Keto German Chocolate Cake

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Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Keto, keto dessert, Low Carb

Servings: Slices

Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake ~

Wet Ingredients:

1 square Baker's Chocolate Melted
2 tbsp Salted Butter Melted
1/2 tsp Cocoa Extract
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 whole Eggs

Dry Ingredients:

2 tbsp Sugar-Free Chocolate Syrup
2 tbsp Coconut Flour
1/4 cup Almond Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/64 tsp Powdered Sucralose Can substitute liquid Stevia (~20 drops)
3 tbsp Golden Monkfruit Sweetener Can substitute Erythritol, Allulose
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp Sugar Free Chocolate Chips

German Chocolate Frosting ~

1/2 can Coconut Milk
1 tbsp Sugar Free Maple Syrup Adjust to taste
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/64 tsp Xanthan Gum Optional, if needed
1/4 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
1/4 cup Chopped Pecans Toasted is better

Instructions

Chocolate Cake ~

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 2 or 3 small baking dishes (I used 4" springform pans) with coconut oil spray.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chocolate - microwave in 15-20 second increments, stirring to check that the chocolate has melted and doesn't scorch. Once melted, allow to cool.
Add the rest of the wet ingredients to the bowl and mix with a hand mixer until combined. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients except for the chocolate chips. Whisk together until thoroughly combined
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 2 batches - mix with the hand mixer on low until combined, then mix at high speed until fully mixed and no lumps are present. Taste for sweetness and chocolate flavor, and adjust with more sweetener/chocolate syrup or cocoa extract to taste.
Fold chocolate chips into the batter - the batter should be relatively stiff at this point, if it is not wait a couple of minutes for it to thicken up - the coconut flour will absorb water over time. If the batter is too thin the chocolate chips will sink to the bottom. If necessary, add another teaspoon of coconut flour.
Divide batter into the baking pans, and bake for 20-30 minutes. Test with a toothpick in the middle of each cake for doneness. When done cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and allow to cool on a baking rack before frosting.

Frosting

Add the coconut milk and maple syrup to a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Simmer on medium heat until reduced by about half (~15-20 minutes) and thickened to a syrupy consistency.
Taste and adjust sweetness with maple syrup.
Stir over very low heat for ~3-5 minutes, then add vanilla extract, shredded coconut, and pecans. Frosting should be thick enough to spread at this point. If not, add a very small amount of Xanthan gum and stir to thicken.
Transfer to a bowl and chill for 30 to 60 minutes.
Assemble the cake with alternating layers of about 1.5 tablespoons of frosting and chocolate cake.

Notes

Net carbs: ~6g

Nutrition Facts

Keto German Chocolate Cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 298

% Daily Value*

Fat 33.1g51%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 8g33%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Please note: nutrition values are approximate and intended to serve as a reference only. These values will vary based on the specific brands and ingredients used. To get the most accurate info, calculate the nutrition using information from the labels on the specific ingredients you use when making this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 33.1g | Fiber: 8g