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Keto German Chocolate Cake

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A rich and moist keto German chocolate cake with tender chocolate layers and a creamy coconut pecan frosting, delivering classic flavor without the sugar overload.

Ingredients

¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups granular Swerve sweetener

2 ¼ cups super-fine blanched almond flour

1 teaspoon xanthan gum

2 teaspoons fresh baking powder

1 teaspoon fresh baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

4 large eggs, room temperature

⅔ cup low-carb milk of choice, divided

2 cups heavy cream

6 large egg yolks

1 cup brown Swerve sweetener

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

1 pinch coconut flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sweetener, almond flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and vanilla, then add eggs one at a time until fully combined.
  4. Add half of the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and beat until combined. Pour in half of the milk and mix well.
  5. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients and milk, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto racks to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, combine heavy cream, egg yolks, sweetener, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
  9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Sprinkle coconut flour over the surface and whisk until incorporated.
  10. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides as desired.

Notes

Let the frosting cool to thicken before assembling the cake.

For cleaner slices, use a serrated knife and wipe between cuts.

The cake tastes best when brought slightly to room temperature before serving.

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