Keto Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Craving decadent dessert without wrecking your keto goals? This vegan chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting answers your prayers.
Rich cocoa, moist crumb, and luscious frosting make every bite feel like a guilty pleasure—minus the carbs and dairy drama.
Whip it up fast, impress your friends, or just treat yourself (because, why not?).
This cake delivers indulgence with plant-based ingredients that keep your macros and mood in check.
Forget compromise—this dessert knows how to party while staying keto-friendly and dairy-free.
Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a chocolate experience that’s as sassy as you are.
Keto Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Vegan keto chocolate cake layered with smooth cream cheese frosting, perfect for low-carb indulgence.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the frosting:
- 8 oz vegan cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup vegan butter softened
- ⅓ cup powdered erythritol
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk coconut oil, sweetener, almond milk, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into greased cake pan.
- Bake 28-30 minutes; test with a toothpick. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, vegan butter, sweetener, and vanilla for frosting.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Notes
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Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 5%
- Vitamin E: 4%
Additional Notes & Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer taste.
- Chill frosting slightly for easier spreading.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to intensify chocolate notes.
