Description
A delightful Keto Lavender-Infused Mexican Chocolate Cake that combines rich chocolate flavor with a hint of lavender, perfect for keto dieters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a spacious bowl, mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, erythritol, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper (if desired) until everything is evenly blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the almond milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, whisking until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just incorporated. If you choose to include them, fold in the sugar-free dark chocolate chips.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, leveling the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the cake plain or lightly dusted with powdered erythritol for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Yields 8 servings.
- For an extra touch, consider garnishing with fresh lavender buds or pairing with a dollop of whipped coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg