A perfect dessert any time of year, this chocolate cake will wow your friends and family!

When you need an easy dessert to make for a family gathering, or for a holiday, what do you turn to? My new favorite is this keto chocolate cake. 

Why? Because, well, chocolate. I mean, who wants to resist chocolate, right?

Besides my hubby, but that’s another thing. Can you believe that my hubby claims to not like chocolate? Yet, I still married him. 

What is keto chocolate cake, exactly?

This is a good question. A keto chocolate cake has to meet certain “standards”. One, it has to be chocolate.

Two, it has to fit in the keto diet macros. That means that the amount of carbs per serving is going to be less than 10. The fat and protein content should be the main source of calories.

To make this keto, we will swap out the regular granulated sugar that most cake recipes call for and use erythrtiol. This is a substitute sweetener that has zero affect on your blood sugar. No rises and crashes with it!

We are also going to swap out the classic white flour with almond flour. This has more protein, and far less carbs than white flour. It’s a great baking flour, as it can be substituted in most recipes 1:1.

Keto Chocolate Cake

Keto Lemon Curd

Get the Recipe

Keto Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Get the Recipe

Low Carb Brownies

Get the Recipe

How do you make a low carb chocolate cake without leaven?

You will notice that this recipe has no leavening agents in it. No baking powder, baking soda, or yeast. That makes it perfect for the week after Passover, called Unleavened Bread. For those who celebrate that week, we are not to eat any leavening at all. 

This keto chocolate cake gets it’s airy texture from the egg whites. That also provides the “lift” that baking soda or powder would normally give. The sour cream is added for smoothness and another source of “lift” in the cake. 

Are you ready for a delicious keto chocolate cake recipe you can indulge in without guilt, any time of year? 

Ingredients:

• 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 3 ounces baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs, separated, plus 2 additional large egg whites
• 1/3 cup erythritol plus an additional 1/2 cup erythritol
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons powdered erythritol

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray. Dust with 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder, and tilt pan to coat. Shake and dispose of any excess.
2. Combine chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium low heat, and stir until melted and combined.
3. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sour cream and stir until smooth. 
4. Using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup erythritol on medium speed until smooth.
5. Reduce speed to low and beat in chocolate mixture, almond flour and vanilla. Set this bowl aside.
6. In a separate bowl, and using a clean whisk, beat 5 egg whites and salt until stiff peaks are formed. Add remaining erythritol, 2 Tablespoons at at time until peaks are glossy and stiff. 
7. Fold egg mixture into chocolate mixture, and combine just until fully incorporated.
8. Pour into prepared cake pan and smooth top. 
9. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool cake completely on cooling rack, then remove side of pan carefully. Dust with powdered erythritol, and cut into slices. 

What is your favorite dessert? Will you try this low carb chocolate cake? Be sure to let me know what you think!

Keto Chocolate Cake

Print

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 38 minutes

Total Time 58 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Cocoa powder
• 3 ounces baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3 large eggs, separated, plus 2 additional large egg whites
• 1/3 cup erythritol plus an additional 1/2 cup erythritol
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons powdered erythritol

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Spray a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray. Dust with 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder, and tilt pan to coat. Shake and dispose of any excess.
3. Combine chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium low heat, and stir until melted and combined.
4. In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sour cream, melted chocolate, and stir until smooth.
5. Using a stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and 1/3 cup erythritol on medium speed until smooth.
6. Reduce speed to low and beat in chocolate mixture, almond flour and vanilla. Set this bowl aside.
7. In a separate bowl, and using a clean whisk, beat 5 egg whites and salt until stiff peaks are formed. Add remaining erythritol, 2 Tablespoons at at time until peaks are glossy and stiff.
8. Fold egg mixture into chocolate mixture, and combine just until fully incorporated.
9. Pour into prepared cake pan and smooth top.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.Cool cake completely on cooling rack, then remove side of pan carefully.
11. Dust with powdered erythritol, and cut into slices.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

• 
  Nature's Eats Blanched Almond Flour, 32 Ounce
• 
  Organic Cocoa Powder (5 pounds) by Anthony's, Batch Tested and Verified Gluten-Free & Non-GMO
• 
  Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips- 1x9 OZ
• 
  NOW Foods Erythritol Natural Sweetener, 1 lb
• 
  NOW Foods Organic Confectioner's Erythritol Powder,1 Pound
• 
  Madagascar Vanilla Beans. Gourmet Bourbon Grade A Vanilla Beans (10 Beans)
• 
  Hiware 10 Inch Non-stick Springform Pan with Removable Bottom/Leakproof Cheesecake Pan Bakeware with Cleaning Cloth

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 142 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 55mg Sodium: 93mg Carbohydrates: 6g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 1g Protein: 5g

While I do my best to make sure these numbers are accurate, please be your own best advocate and double check!

• Author
• Recent Posts

Zach

Zach is the author behind Easy Keto Dishes, a site that shares easy-to-make keto-friendly recipes and dishes.

Some of Zach's favorite keto resources include:

Perfect Keto: For those who are looking for easy supplements that support a Keto diet, Perfect Keto offers a variety of products that make it easy to stay in ketosis including keto bars, whey protein, and keto nootropics.

KetoLogic: For those who have a sweet tooth, KetoLogic sells keto-friendly chocolate candies with only 1g of net carbs & zero added sugars.

Latest posts by Zach (see all)

• 20 Delicious Keto Mushroom Recipes - December 17, 2019
• Stuffed Peppers Without Rice (Keto-Friendly) - December 10, 2019
• Easy Fudge Balls (keto, low carb, gluten free) - November 20, 2019