Keto Coconut Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting is so delicious!
Coconut Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting is a scrumptious low carb dessert that is perfect for any occasion! Coconut and chocolate often come together to make some pretty incredible creations, but this particular recipe has to be at the top of the list. You can't go wrong with the tried and true combination of refreshing coconut and rich chocolate!
The chocolate cake is scrumptious on its own, but the light coconut frosting kicks the flavor up a notch. The subtle addition of applesauce makes sure the cake stays moist without overhauling the flavor. The result is a texture that is very similar to ordinary cake, but fewer carbs and even more great taste! It's unlikely anybody will be able to tell a difference.
You'll love this cake because you can literally serve it up for any reason at all. Whether you have a potluck or simply want a satisfying dinner dessert, our keto Coconut Chocolate Cake with Coconut Frosting is the solution. Have a birthday party in the near future? Surprise your friends and family with this homemade goodness. You'll never rely on store-bought cakes ever again! Everybody will be lined up at the dessert table to get their own slice of this chocolate treat! It's a low key dessert but is elegant enough to be a showstopper for a special occasion.
All it takes is about 45 minutes to whip up this delicious cake in your very own kitchen. Everybody appreciates a no-fuss dessert that can be easily prepared! This healthier version of the traditional chocolate cake is the perfect way to prove that low carb is still hands-down delicious. If you're skeptical about low carb desserts, then give this one a shot. You won't be disappointed at all!
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- 1 cup So Nourished powdered erythritol
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk refrigerated overnight
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Shredded coconut optional
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with coconut oil.
- Beat the erythritol and butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, beating after each one, then beat in the coconut extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet along with the applesauce until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Open the can of coconut milk from the bottom and spoon the solids into a bowl.
- Beat the coconut milk with the vanilla and powdered erythritol to taste until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut, if desired.
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
The content on this website should not be taken as medical advice and you should ALWAYS consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. We provide nutritional data for our recipes as a courtesy to our readers. We use Total Keto Diet app software to calculate the nutrition and we remove fiber and sugar alcohols, like erythritol, from the total carbohydrate count to get to the net carb count, as they do not affect your blood glucose levels. You should independently calculate nutritional information on your own and not rely on our data. The website or content herein is not intended to cure, prevent, diagnose or treat any disease. This website shall not be liable for adverse reactions or any other outcome resulting from the use of recipes or recommendations on the Website or actions you take as a result. Any action you take is strictly at your own risk.
Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD is an aesthetic medicine specialist whose work focuses on patients who are treated for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other weight-related issues through nutritional analysis, keto diet programs, and supporting medications.
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