Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
4 large eggs
1/2 cup melted grass-fed butter
1/2 cup erythritol sweetener
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan
Whisk eggs until frothy, then mix in melted butter and sweetener
In separate bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with applesauce and almond milk
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean
Let cool completely before slicing
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification
Substitute monk fruit sweetener if preferred
The applesauce adds moisture without carbs
Cake can be frosted with keto chocolate glaze (melted sugar-free chocolate + heavy cream) if desired
Store in airtight container for up to 4 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg