Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Keto German Chocolate Cake

This is a clean keto rich chocolate cake with coconut pecan frosting.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Keto
Keyword: keto german chocolate cake, keto coconut pecan frosting, keto frosting, keto cake, keto chocolate cake, low carb chocolate cake, low carb frosting, keto dessert, keto chocolate dessert,
Servings: 9
Calories: 439kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for Cake

  • 6 eggs separated
  • 62 grams powdered xylitol or any sweetener
  • 30 grams cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp chocolate extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp gelatin

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • 14.5 oz coconut cream 1can
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 70 grams xylitol or allulose
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 50 grams shredded coconut
  • 100 grams chopped pecans
  • 1 tsp gelatin

Instructions

Chocolate Cake

  • In a large mixing bowl, put the 6 egg yolks and beat until they are light and pale
  • Add the sweetener gradually and beat until the mixture is light and creamy
  • Add the cocoa powder and extract, mix well
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whip the egg whites to a stiff peak
  • Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture
  • Pour into 2 8" cake pans
  • Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes
  • Remove from oven and let cool before frosting

Coconut Pecan Frosting

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk the coconut cream, egg yolks, and xylitol
  • Add the butter and bring the mixture to a light boil
  • Continue cooking and stirring until the mixture is thickened - about 3-5 minutes. Do Not Over Boil
  • Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in vanilla, gelatin, pecans, and coconut
  • Pour into mixing bowl and let cool for about 1 hour before frosting the cake

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Sugar Alcohol: 3