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:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, black cocoa powder, chocolate whey protein powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar substitute until smooth and creamy.
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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.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the chocolate ganache:
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy whipping cream and allulose (or xylitol) over medium heat until simmering.
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Remove from heat and stir in sugar-free chocolate chips until smooth.
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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