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    Home » Keto Recipes » Keto Dessert Recipes

    Published: Jul 1, 2022 · by: Jennifer Banz · This post may contain affiliate links

    Keto German Chocolate Cake

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    I took this classic recipe and gave it my keto touch! This Keto German Chocolate cake is so rich with the coconut and pecan icing, it will feel like you’re cheating!

    One of my favorite cakes growing up was German Chocolate.  I didn't even know what made it German chocolate...all I know is it was delicious!  This sugar free and keto friendly German Chocolate cake has that familiar frosting this cake is known for.

    German chocolate cake with coconut frosting on a cake stand

    Why is it called German Chocolate?

    It's not because it was created in Germany!  The name derives from the man who first created the cake, Sam German.  Who knew!  He is the man who developed the chocolate for the company Baker's chocolate company.

    How do you make German Chocolate Cake sugar free?

    There are a number of sugar free sweeteners now to choose from so it is actually quite easy to make a cake sugar free...you would just replace the sugar in the cake.  Also, since traditionally German Chocolate cake is made with sweetened Baker's chocolate, we use unsweetened cocoa powder instead.

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    I hope you enjoy this Keto German chocolate cake recipe.  Here at Low Carb with Jennifer we aim to deliver family friendly low carb and keto recipes that are easy to make with ingredients found in most grocery stores.  No crazy ingredients here!  If you are interested in more keto friendly recipes, I have a cookbook that is now available for pre-order!  You can find that here: Jenniferbanz.com/cookbook

    Watch the video below where Jennifer will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.

    keto German chocolate cake on a cake stand

    Keto German Chocolate Cake

    I took this classic recipe and gave it my keto touch! This Keto German Chocolate cake with German Chocolate frosting is so rich with the coconut and pecans, it will feel like you’re cheating!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 399
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    Cake:

    • 2 ½ Cups almond flour (click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • ⅔ Cup Granular Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • ½ Cup cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 8 ounces Plain Greek yogurt
    • 4 Large eggs, beaten
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

    German Chocolate Frosting:

    • 1 Cup half and half
    • 1 Cup Brown Sugar Sweetener (Click here to see my favorite on Amazon)
    • 3 Egg yolks
    • ½ Cup butter
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 Cup chopped pecans
    • 1 ⅓ Cup unsweetened coconut flakes

    Equipment

    • Bakers Joy Spray

    Instructions

    Cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350F and spray two cake pans with Baker's Joy cooking spray. Set aside. For extra security, you can also line the bottom of the pans with parchment paper.
    • Combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the greek yogurt, eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
    • Pour the cake batter into already sprayed cake pans. Making sure to divide cake batter evenly into each cake pan.
    • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside to let cool completely.

    Frosting:

    • Combine the half/half, sweetener, egg yolks, butter and vanilla extract in a medium sauce pan over low heat. Stir constantly while cooking until the mixture is thick. Do not let it simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in pecans the and unsweetened coconut. Refrigerate to thicken.
    • Turn one of your cakes out onto a plate or cake stand. Pour half the icing on top and spread into an even layer. Place the other cake on top and ice the cake with the remaining icing. Makes 12 servings
    Servings: 12

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 399 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 7g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Keyword :gluten free, keto german chocolate cake with german chocolate frosting recipe, sugar free

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Tammy says

      April 22, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this is incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    2. Jill G says

      April 10, 2023 at 2:59 pm

      Can I substitute something else for yogurt? I don’t normally have/ buy (when I do it goes bad cause we don’t eat it).
      Maybe sour cream?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 11, 2023 at 11:21 am

        Yes, you could use sour cream

        Reply
    3. Carol Ray says

      April 09, 2023 at 11:09 am

      Have you ever made this into cupcakes? If so have you tried freezing them? I’ve lived a keto life style for five years and love your recipes! Thank you!

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        April 11, 2023 at 11:21 am

        I haven't tried that with these but I have with similar recipes and it works great!

        Reply
    4. Rosa says

      February 12, 2023 at 6:56 am

      What brand of cocoa powder do you use?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        February 13, 2023 at 4:57 pm

        I usually just use Hersheys

        Reply
    5. Tracy says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:29 am

      Hi Jen , what size cake pans ?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        August 08, 2022 at 9:56 am

        9 inch

        Reply
    6. Roberta says

      July 03, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness...I decided to make this yesterday and took it to a family get-together. It was basically gone within 1/2 hour. Everyone loved it including my dad who doesn't like cakes with coconut in it. This is very delicious and will be definitely making it again.

      Reply

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