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Keto Chocolate Pound Cake


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  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including cooling time)
  • Yield: 8-10 slices
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Keto Chocolate Pound Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that delivers all the chocolatey indulgence you crave without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. Made with almond flour, cocoa powder, and protein powder, this cake is moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious sugar-free chocolate ganache. Perfect for keto dessert lovers, it’s a guilt-free treat that will impress anyone, keto or not!

 


Ingredients

For the pound cake:

2 cups (224 g) almond flour

1/2 cup (43 g) cocoa powder

2 tbsp (10.14 g) black cocoa powder (or more cocoa powder)

1/3 cup (36 g) chocolate whey protein powder

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp espresso powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup (113.5 g) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar substitute

2/3 cup (153.33 g) sour cream, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 large eggs, room temperature

1/4 cup (59.15 ml) room temperature coffee

For the chocolate ganache:

1/3 cup (78.86 ml) heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp allulose or xylitol

2 ounces (56.7 g) sugar-free chocolate chips


Instructions

For the pound cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, black cocoa powder, chocolate whey protein powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar substitute until smooth and creamy.

  4. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the room temperature coffee and mix to combine.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the chocolate ganache:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream and allulose (or xylitol) over medium heat until simmering.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in sugar-free chocolate chips until smooth.

  3. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before pouring it over the cooled cake.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2-3 months.

Vegan Option: Use dairy-free butter, a plant-based protein powder, and a flax or chia egg replacement for a vegan-friendly version.

Add-ins: Consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter for texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Keto, Low-Carb
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Keto, American