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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dirt Cake


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  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Keto Peanut Butter Dirt Cake is a rich, multi-layered dessert combining the creamy indulgence of peanut butter with a chocolatey almond flour crust and velvety sugar-free chocolate pudding. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a decadent, low-carb treat that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping you in line with your keto lifestyle. Complete with a dusting of powdered Swerve, this cake is the ultimate guilt-free dessert!


Ingredients

For the crust:

1 1/4 cup almond flour

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 tsp salt

For the peanut butter layer:

1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons whipping cream, divided

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate pudding layer:

1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any low-carb milk)

3 tablespoons Swerve Confectioners

3 tablespoons granular allulose (or more Swerve)

1 large egg

2 large egg yolks

6 tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 tsp glucomannan

3 tbsp butter in 3 pieces

1/2 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

For the crust:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie pan or tart pan.

  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, Swerve Confectioners, melted butter, and salt. Stir until a crumbly dough forms.

  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is set and slightly golden. Let it cool completely.

For the peanut butter layer:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup whipping cream, cream cheese, peanut butter, Swerve Confectioners, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  2. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of whipping cream and mix until fully combined.

  3. Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled crust and set aside.

For the chocolate pudding layer:

  1. In a saucepan, combine the heavy whipping cream, almond milk, Swerve Confectioners, and allulose over medium heat. Stir frequently until the sweeteners dissolve.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, egg yolks, and cocoa powder until smooth.

  3. Gradually add a bit of the warm cream mixture into the egg mixture to temper the eggs. Then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture.

  4. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens (about 5-8 minutes). Add glucomannan and stir until thickened.

  5. Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.

  6. Let the chocolate pudding cool for a few minutes before pouring it over the peanut butter layer. Smooth it out with a spatula.

To assemble:

  1. Once the pudding layer is added, refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the layers to set.

  2. Dust the top with powdered Swerve for garnish before serving.

  3. Slice and serve chilled!

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. It’s best served chilled.

  • Freezing: Freeze the assembled cake (without the powdered Swerve) for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

  • Nut Butter Alternatives: Substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or another nut butter of your choice for the peanut butter layer.

  • Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free or keto-friendly store-bought crust if desired.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Keto, Low-Carb, Dessert
  • Method: Baked, Refrigerated
  • Cuisine: American