Best Low Carb Chocolate Cake

Best Low Carb Chocolate Cake

from lowcarbyum.com
50 min

This is the best low-carb keto chocolate cake recipe ever! Shredded zucchini makes it moist and nutritious. The kids will never know you are sneaking in a vegetable.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cup low carb sugar substitute (1:1 sugar replacement)
  • 1/4 teaspoon stevia concentrated powder (see note for alternative)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
  • 8 large eggs (beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups zucchini (shredded)
  • 3/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips
  • chocolate buttercream frosting

Directions

  1. 1

    In large mixing bowl, combine coconut flour, cocoa, granular low carb sweetener, stevia, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and sea salt.

  2. 2

    Mix in eggs, coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.

  3. 3

    Stir in zucchini (and optional chocolate chips if using).

  4. 4

    Spread out into greased 9x13-inch pan (or two round 9-inch pans).

  5. 5

    Bake at 350°F for about 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. NOTE: smaller pans, such as 9-inch round pans should be checked around the 15 minute mark.

  6. 6

    Cool on wire rack. Once cool, frost with chocolate buttercream frosting if desired.