Unassuming and foolproof, this Easy Keto Chocolate Snack Cake comes together in just seconds in your blender. Pop it in the oven and brew a pot of coffee for the perfect morning or afternoon snack! Top with your favorite keto frosting or just dust with quality cocoa powder like I did!
When I first made this low carb chocolate blender cake last week, I wasn’t sure what to think of it. It didn’t come out quite the way I expected, and I considered scrapping it and having another go. Before I did though, I made a cup of coffee and had a slice while I answered some emails.
This simple chocolate cake snuck up on me, it really did. After about the third bite, I wasn’t even mad that this easy keto chocolate snack cake didn’t come out as dark and rich as I’d hoped. I was really enjoying the subtler, but still lovely chocolate flavor and hints of vanilla that it delivered.
It was delicate and slightly spongey in texture, but not in an unpleasant way.
To say that this easy keto chocolate snack cake was perfection with an afternoon espresso doesn’t even do it justice. I also had a slice for breakfast with my coffee two mornings in a row, and it had a completely different personality when chilled.
With a pleasant density reminiscent of cheesecake, it melted in my mouth almost as though frosting were built into it.
Very hard to accurately describe, but thoroughly enjoyable.
So in the end, I decided to post this easy keto chocolate snack cake recipe as is, because in its own way it really is a stand out cake.
Not epic in the classic towering layer cake way, but for a snack, a brunch, or even a casual dinner with friends, this simple but delicious low carb chocolate cake deserves a place on your table or in your lunchbox.
Easy Keto Chocolate Snack Cake Recipe Notes:
If you want to make this cake dairy free, simply replace the butter with coconut oil.
I can’t stress enough that as with all chocolate desserts, but especially this one – USE A GOOD QUALITY COCOA POWDER! Don’t reach into the back of your baking cabinet for that dusty canister of Hershey’s cocoa powder that’s been there since 1997 and expect good results. Taste whatever cocoa powder you’re going to use – is it awful and super bitter? Then your cake will be too. Your cocoa powder won’t be sweet, but it should at least taste and smell like chocolate – if it does then you will be OK.
Check out the IBIH pantry page for my recommendations for cocoa powder and other ingredients to get the best results.
Easy Keto Chocolate Snack Cake Video ??
Easy Keto Chocolate Snack Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Unassuming and foolproof, this easy keto chocolate snack cake is delicious and made in your blender! Low carb and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated erythritol sweetener**
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups superfine almond flour**
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum**
- 1/3 cup unsweetened premium cocoa powder**
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F)
- Grease a 9 inch springform pan with butter or non stick spray.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend about 2 minutes, or until smooth.
- Spoon the batter into the greased pan (it will be thick) and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and the cake has risen slightly.
- Remove and cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Dust with premium cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
** For best results, check out the IBIH Pantry Page to see the brands and types of products that I use and recommend!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Keto Chocolate Dessert
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th cake
- Calories: 272
- Fat: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 4.5g net
- Protein: 10g
Michele says
If I don’t have xantham gum, is there anything else I can use in it’s place?
Sarah Royce says
Can you used regular milk or cream instead of almond milk?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Milk will add carbs and cream will make it denser, but you could do a 3 parts water to 1 part heavy cream mixture and get similar results. Calories will be higher but carbs should be around the same.
Jessica says
This sounds amazing. I plan to make it tonight for my son’s birthday party tomorrow. Would making cream cheese frosting for the top taste good with it?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sure, I don’t see why not!
Jessica says
I made this recipe and it was a hit. I put the cream cheese frosting on top. Several people asked for the recipe. I even had a piece this morning with my coffee. Very tasty!?
Pavithra Sarah George says
Hi Can I use splenda with this and if so, would it be the same amount as the erythritol?
Carmen says
Oh my goodness!!! This was amazing. It honestly tasted better than regular chocolate cake. My husband had it with his coffee every morning and I’d treat my self to a slice after a long workout. Having this cake really curbed my cravings while in Ketosis, I was able to break through my plateau. Mostly because I wasn’t cheating with regular chocolate. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Can’t wait to make it again. We topped it with sugar free whipped cream.
Andrea says
Will it cook ok in a greased glass baking dish if I do not have a spring form pan?
Carmen says
Yes it will! I used a glass baking dish and it turned out great!
Erin says
This cake is amazing! Thank you so much for this recipe. I’m making it for the second time this evening. It’s definitely pricy to make, but totally worth it. I’m eating Ketogenic to lose a few pounds and this cake has been a life saver since I am a lover of baked goods! I wasn’t able to get a good blend in my blender and had to do some stirring by hand. Maybe it’s time to invest in a Blendtec.
Jolene says
Sounds like the perfect cake!
Donnie MacLean says
Wow just WOW! My whole family loves this cake Melissa! You are extremely talented girl!
Lotsa Keto luuurve from Belgium :-)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Awww! Thanks so much – glad it’s a hit!
Erin says
If i don’t have almond milk, could I use HWC?
Deandra says
I am wondering the same thing. I am hoping so
Michelle Petty says
1 part Hwc to 3 parts water to substitute for the almond milk