Easy Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Recipe: Healthy & Keto

In the past, sugar free desserts have always had an aftertaste to me, however I have found a sugar substitute that taste almost like added sugar.  This is a stevia sweetener (low-carb sweeteners) that is granular like sugar and will satisfy your sweet tooth without all the extra calories and net carbs.  “Easy Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Recipe: Healthy & Keto”

What ingredients are in a sugar free chocolate Cake?

• almond meal flour – if you are not on a ketogenic diet, then you can replace these flours with an all purpose flour or wheat flour.
• coconut flour
• unsweetened cocoa powder or natural cocoa powder
• Pyure sweetener or sweetener of your choice – if you are not on a keto diet or low carb diet, then you can replace the sweetener with maple syrup or coconut sugar.
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• coconut oil – if not melted at room temperature, then you will have to microwave the oil to measure.
• vanilla extract
• large eggs
• water – you can substitute with almond milk or coconut milk, most cakes call for vegetable oil, however not this great recipe.
• cooking spray – to oil the cake pan or round pans
• optional – espresso powder

Make sugar free cupcakes from this recipe!

This cake recipe would be considered a flourless chocolate cake, because the recipe card does not contain any all purpose flour.  However, the rich chocolate flavor comes through the cake layers for all chocolate lovers to enjoy.  Even if they have a diet of low-carb cakes this cake is a winner above most keto cake recipes.  

What ingredients are in sugar free chocolate frosting?

• sugar free chocolate chips
• butter
• vanilla extract

How do I make a dairy-free chocolate cake or chocolate cupcakes?

If you need a dairy-free chocolate cake this recipe will work if you leave off the buttercream frosting, because it does have butter as an ingredient.  However, without the frosting this is still a moist chocolate cake.  

Keto and Sugar Free Q&A’s

Are keto and sugar free the same?  Some sugar free foods are high in net carbs, so not all sugar free foods are keto.

Can you have sugar-free items on keto?  Yes, if the sugar free items have no net carbs or are low in net carbs.

Does sugar-free mean no carbs?  Not all sugar free foods are low in net carbs.  

What is allowed on sugar-free diet?  Any food that doesn’t have added sugar to it.  Meats, seafood and vegetables are considered sugar free foods.

What fruit has not sugar?  To name a few;  Papaya, cucumber, lemon, avocado and grapefruit.

What fruits will spike my blood sugar?  To name a few:  bananas and grapes

What sugar free food will stop my chocolate cravings?  Try eating nuts or fat bombs, Peanut Butter Fat Bombs

Can I eat cherry pie on a sugar free diet?  Yes, if it is made with artificial sweeteners.  Keto Cherry Pie (This cherry pie is an easy recipe.  It is made with a filing of cream cheese, heavy cream and sweeteners, then topped with a sugar free cherry pie filling.) 

What supplies do I need to make a chocolate cake?

• 8 x 8 cake pan or double the recipe for 2 round cake pans
• large mixing bowl to mix cake batter
• wooden spoon or spatula
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• large bowl for buttercream frosting
• optional – line cake pan with parchment paper

What sweeteners are sugar free?

The sweetener in this sugar free keto chocolate cake recipe that I chosen is Pyure. Pyure is a stevia blend and I actually believe that its’ taste is close to sugar.  Pyure comes in 2 forms, granular and confectioners.  For this recipe, the granular is what I have chosen for this low-carb chocolate cake.  Another type of artificial sweetener is Monk Fruit or Truvia, these 2 are popular too, but I favor the Pyure for all my sugar free desserts and keto desserts.

How do I make a sugar free chocolate cake?  How do you make the best keto chocolate cake?

1. Start by mixing all the almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, mix your coconut oil, eggs, vanilla and water. Make sure to beat it well.
3. Slowly add your dry ingredients to your wet ingredients and mix well.
4. Pour mixture into a well greased 8×8 pan
5. Cook on 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean
6. Let cake cool.

How do I make sugar free keto chocolate frosting?

1. In a microwave safe bowl, melt your butter
2. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted
3. Add Pyure and vanilla and stir well. Place bowl in the fridge until the mixture is almost solid again
4. Once it is almost solid beat it with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy
5. Add chocolate buttercream frosting to the top of the cake and place cake unto refrigerator

How do I store leftover sugar-free chocolate cake?

To have a moist cake, any leftover cake can be placed in an airtight container and placed into the refrigerator or freezer.  The cake will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.  Another idea is to place plastic wrap or aluminum foil over the cake pan and place into the refrigerator.  

What sugar free cake can I make for special occasions?

This healthy chocolate cake is not only sugar free, but it is also gluten free.  So, those individuals who are on sugar diets, gluten free diets, keto diets or low carb diets can enjoy this special treat.  The perfect dessert for any Holiday or special occasions, especially if you need a keto birthday cake:

• New Year’s Day or New Year’s Eve
• Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Thanksgiving’s Day
• Christmas
• Wedding Showers
• Baby Showers
• Bridal Showers
• Anniversary parties
• Graduation parties
• Kid’s birthday parties
• Birthday parties

“Easy Sugar Free Chocolate Cake Recipe: Healthy & Keto”

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