Keto Chocolate Loaf Cake has a soft, moist texture and rich chocolate flavor. We prepare this loaf cake with almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, erythritol or allulose, baking powder, eggs, butter, unsweetened almond milk, vanilla, espresso powder, and dark chocolate chips. This loaf contains about 185 calories and 8 g of total carbs. This loaf takes almost 55 to 60 minutes to prepare and bake. This Keto Chocolate Loaf Cake is excellent for breakfast, snacks, afternoon coffee, dessert, meal prep, and easy family treats. You can serve this loaf with Sugar-Free Whipped Cream, Keto Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter Cream, Fresh Strawberries, Raspberries, or Unsweetened Coffee.
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STATS:
- Course: Dessert, Snack, Breakfast
- No. of Calories: 185 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Mode: Oven
- Total Servings: 10 slices
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Total Carbs: 8 g
TOOLS:
- Loaf pan
- Baking paper
- Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire rack
INGREDIENTS:
- Almond flour, 1½ cups
- Cocoa powder, ½ cup
- Powdered erythritol, ¾ cup
- Baking powder, 1½ tsp.
- Salt, ¼ tsp.
- Three eggs
- Unsalted butter, ½ cup
- Almond milk, ½ cup
- Vanilla extract, 2 tsp.
- Espresso powder, 1 tsp. optional
- Sugar-free dark chocolate chips, ½ cup
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We utilize finely ground almond flour because it will provide structure and a soft, tender texture to the loaf. As a substitute, you can use sunflower seed flour in an equal amount.
COCOA POWDER:
- We use unsweetened cocoa powder to provide rich chocolate flavor without adding sugar. Avoid sweetened cocoa powder because it will increase the carbohydrate content.
ERYTHRITOL OR ALLULOSE:
- We utilize powdered erythritol or allulose to sweeten the cake while keeping it keto-friendly. Alternatively, depending on its conversion ratio, you might utilize a keto baking sweetener.
BUTTER:
- We use melted butter since it will give the cake moisture and richness. Melted avocado or coconut oil might be utilized in its replacement.
ALMOND MILK:
- Unsweetened almond milk will provide moisture without adding many carbohydrates. As a substitute, you can use unsweetened coconut milk.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- Sugar-free dark chocolate chips will provide extra chocolate flavor and a soft chocolate texture. You can omit them or use keto-friendly chopped dark chocolate.
ESPRESSO POWDER:
- Without giving the loaf a strong coffee taste, espresso powder will enhance the chocolate flavor. You can leave it out if preferred.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 175°Celcius and coat a loaf pan with baking paper.
- Stir the salt, almond flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and sweetener.
- Mix the espresso powder, eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and almond milk in a different dish.
- Include the dry and wet elements till just blended.
- Mix in sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Smooth the surface of the loaf pan after spreading the batter inside.
- Bake for almost forty-five minutes, cool in the pan for just fifteen minutes, then put it on a rack.
- Cool fully and then make slices.
TIPS:
- We utilize finely ground almond flour for a perfect texture.
- Avoid mixing the batter too much, as it will make the loaf dense.
- Cool the loaf fully first and then make slices, so it firms up perfectly.
- Include espresso powder to get a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Avoid baking the loaf for an extra time, as this will make the loaf dry.
- If utilizing allulose, monitor the loaf carefully, as it will brown faster.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Scrambled Eggs
- Avocado Egg Cups
- Turkey Sausage
- Keto Chia Pudding
- Greek Yogurt
DESSERT TOPPINGS:
- Sugar-Free Whipped Cream
- Keto Chocolate Ganache
- Peanut Butter Cream
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Sauce
- Mascarpone Cream
FRUIT PAIRINGS:
- Fresh Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
DRINKS:
- Unsweetened Coffee
- Keto Iced Coffee
- Sugar-Free Hot Chocolate
- Unsweetened Tea
- Almond Milk Latte
KETO SIDES:
- Roasted Almonds
- Macadamia Nuts
- Chia Pudding
- Peanut Butter Bites
- Coconut Yogurt
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Refrigerate the cooled loaf for no more than five days in a sealed box.
FREEZER:
- Tightly cover the slices separately and store them for only two months.
FAQs:
Will we prepare this loaf without chocolate chips?
- Yes, you can skip the sugar-free chocolate chips if you like a smoother chocolate loaf.
May we prepare this loaf without dairy?
- Yes, you can alternate the butter with avocado or coconut oil and utilize non-dairy sugar-free chocolate chips.
Could we include nuts in the loaf?
- Yes, you can mix the almonds, chopped walnuts, or pecans into the batter.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of Calories: 185 kcal
Sodium: 170 mg
Net Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 17 g
Proteins: 6 g
Portion Size: 1 slice
Total Carbs: 8 g