Description
Keto Chocolate Ricotta Cake is a deliciously rich and guilt-free dessert that’s perfect for those following a low-carb lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sweetener of choice (erythritol or monk fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and sweetener. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve topped with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream or fresh berries for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 6 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg