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    Home » Recipes » Keto Desserts

    Published: Feb 2, 2024 · Modified: Feb 12, 2024 by Jennifer Banz· 15 Comments

    Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake

    Servings: 12
    |
    Cals: 184
    |
    Fat: 17
    |
    Carbs: 11
    |
    Fiber: 7
    |
    Protein: 3
    |
    Time: 30 minutes mins
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    This keto flourless chocolate cake is pure chocolate heaven. It is super rich and decadent, yet really easy to make. This is truthfully the best keto chocolate cake I have ever made!

    flourless chocolate cakes on a plate

    I get a lot of people commenting that they are not fond of almond flour. If that describes you, this is the perfect recipe! It has no flour, not even almond flour. I adapted this recipe from the King Arthur Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe.

    How to make keto flourless chocolate cake

    prepared cake pan
    1. Make the cake: Prepare a round cake pan by spraying with cooking spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
    melted chocolate in a bowl with a red spatula
    1. Melt butter and sugar free chocolate chips together in a medium sized microwave safe bowl.
    thick chocolate batter being spread into a cake pan
    1. Add the other ingredients to the melted chocolate mixture to form a thick and rich batter. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the oven for about 22 minutes.
    spreading ganache over chocolate cake
    1. Make the ganache: Heat heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl until steaming. Pour in sugar free chocolate chips and stir until melted. Spread the ganache over the cake.
    serving a piece of keto flourless chocolate cake
    1. Serve warm, if desired, or refrigerate for 20 minutes to set the ganache.
    a slice of cake on a plate
    keto chocolate cake with ganache frosting

    Keto Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

    This keto flourless chocolate cake is pure chocolate heaven. It is super rich and decadent, yet really easy to make. This is truthfully the best keto chocolate cake I have ever made!
    5 from 5 votes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 184
    Author: Jennifer Banz

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    Ingredients

    Cake

    • 1 cup Semi-sweet Sugar free Chocolate Chips
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup sugar free granulated sweetener (see my favorite on Amazon)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 large eggs, beaten
    • ½ cup dutch process cocoa powder

    Ganache

    • ½ cup Semi-sweet Sugar free Chocolate Chips
    • ¼ cup heavy cream

    Equipment

    • 8 inch round cake pan

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375F. Spray an 8 inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
    • For the cake, combine the chocolate chips and butter in a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir together until the chocolate is fully melted. You may need to heat for 10 more seconds.
    • Stir in the sweetener, salt, vanilla extract, and eggs. Finally, stir in the cocoa powder. Scoop the batter into the cake pan and spread in an even layer.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick has just a few crumbs. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
    • For the ganache, heat the cream in a small microwave safe bowl for 1 minutes. Remove from the microwave and immediately stir in the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
    • Invert the cake onto a plate and remove the parchment paper. Spread the ganache over top. Serve warm (the best way in my opinion) or allow the ganache to setup in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

    Notes

    Storage: This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you store it in the refrigerator, let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    Servings: 12

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 184 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 7g
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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Sheila says

      August 31, 2025 at 12:27 pm

      5 stars
      This is truly the BEST cheesecake! And its grain free! Follow the directions exactly and you will be amazed!!!!

      Reply
      • Lori says

        January 28, 2026 at 3:54 pm

        5 stars
        There is no cream cheese in this recipe. It's just a cake.

        Reply
    2. Ann says

      April 08, 2025 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious cake! I will 100% make again.

      Reply
    3. Maria waters says

      May 25, 2024 at 8:50 am

      Looks absolutely delicious ???? ????. Will have to try this ????

      Reply
    4. stephanie says

      May 12, 2024 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Easy and so tasty! Really recommend if you want a quick easy cake that tastes delicious

      Reply
    5. Shari says

      April 21, 2024 at 11:28 am

      What can I substitute for the eggs? Unable to have dairy. I use plant based butter.

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        April 22, 2024 at 11:34 am

        I do not have an egg substitute. Also, eggs are not dairy.

        Reply
    6. JHG says

      February 11, 2024 at 10:33 pm

      I just made this. It is good.
      How am I supposed to store the leftovers?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        February 12, 2024 at 9:01 am

        Thank you for bringing this omission to my attention! Storage: This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you store it in the refrigerator, let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

        Reply
    7. Luci says

      February 05, 2024 at 6:50 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely amaze-bomb! I’m allergic to nuts, so recipes with almond flour are no-go for me. When I found your recipe, I was excited. My daughter and I enjoyed it! It was done before dinner, so we had dessert first! Sheer decadence.

      Reply
    8. Nieta World says

      February 03, 2024 at 6:50 pm

      Just made this and it is truly decadent! I will reduce the sweetener to 1/2 cup.

      Reply
    9. Denise says

      February 02, 2024 at 8:42 pm

      This looks delicious!
      Do you have suggestions for baking temp and timein an air fryer?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        February 06, 2024 at 8:38 am

        I sure don't.

        Reply
    10. Teresa says

      February 02, 2024 at 5:36 pm

      Are the carbs you calculated net carbs?

      Reply
      • Jennifer Banz says

        February 02, 2024 at 5:57 pm

        They are total carbs

        Reply

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