Description
A dense, fudgy chocolate cake that is both indulgent and guilt-free, perfect for those on a low carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/2 cup sweetener (erythritol or stevia)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together the eggs, applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or low-carb vanilla ice cream, and fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg