Description
Keto Chocolate Ricotta Cake is a luscious dessert that delivers rich chocolate flavor while keeping your carb intake in check. This delightful cake combines creamy ricotta cheese with unsweetened cocoa powder for a moist and decadent treat. Perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed warm or chilled, it’s sure to impress family and friends without the guilt of traditional desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond flour
- ½ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (93g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure your ricotta cheese is well-drained for optimal texture. Feel free to experiment with different low-carb sweeteners or add a dash of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.