LOWCARB KETO CHOCOLATE CAKE (Using Almond Flour)

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: ground sunflower seeds

Coconut flour is lower in carbs, while ground sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

erythritol

🥗Healthier: monk fruit sweetener

💰Cheaper: stevia

Monk fruit sweetener offers a natural alternative with zero calories.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and rich, while whole milk is more affordable.

sugar-free chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Dark chocolate is lower in sugar, while semi-sweet is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 150°C.

Grease a 6-inch cake pan with coconut oil or melted butter and place parchment paper in it.

In a bowl, combine hot water and cocoa powder.

In another bowl, beat the eggs and add powdered erythritol or Lakanto sugar, adjusting sweetness to taste.

Melt the coconut oil and unsalted butter together, then mix into the egg mixture.

Add vanilla essence to the wet ingredients and stir well.

Gradually add almond flour and baking soda to the wet mixture, folding gently until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overbake.

If frosting is desired, whip the dairy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and melt the dark chocolate to mix in.

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