Low Carb Chocolate Cake

August 24, 2018

Low Carb Chocolate Cake

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Serving Size 1 slice (makes 8 slices)
Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
Protein 9g
Total Carbohydrate 12g
Total Fat 19g
Fibre 8g

Ingredients

  • 4oz 100% cacao baking chocolate (chopped into small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Large avocados
  • 1/2 cup granulated keto friendly sweetener of choice
  • 4 Large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brewed and cooled espresso
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and coat a 9" cake pan with non stick spray. Cut out a piece of parchment paper to fit into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Step 2
Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave (heat for 1 minute, then heat every 30 seconds and stir until melted). Set aside.
Step 3
Sift cacao powder, salt, and almond flour into a small bowl. Set dry ingredients aside.
Step 4
Add avocados and sweetener to a large food processor. Blend on high until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, scrape down sides between each addition. Add vanilla extract and cooled espresso.
Step 5
Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until well combined and smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
August 24, 2018 By