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    Home » Recipes

    Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake (Keto, GF, Vegetarian)

    Published: May 28, 2020 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Heather Cooan, MBA, NTP, FDN-P, ONC · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake

    Sometimes you really just need to splurge on something decadent. This low-carb German chocolate cake is just the ticket. It's only 18g net carbs, gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and it tastes just like the real thing!

    Full disclosure, I hacked a boxed mix to make this cake. I'm not about trying to figure out the prefect ratios of flowers to make a gluten-free low-carb cake from scratch when there is already a fabulous solution on the market!

    I used the Chocolate Keto Cake Mix by Keto and Co. If you haven't tried their stuff yet, you're missing out. They have this awesome chocolate cake mix, a vanilla cake mix, frosting mix, and a brownie mix that are all dairy-free, gluten-free, and fantastic! I get them on Amazon and I've been really pleased with them. This mix made the perfect low-carb German chocolate cake. So good!

    I made this cake for two different parties while I was testing the recipe and it was a hit at both. Folks had no idea it wasn't a "real" German chocolate cake and the reviews were glowing.

    Oh my goodness! Heather, it's so moist!

    and

    Wow, this is healthy! It tastes like a regular cake!

    I love it when folks are happy eating my healthier versions of sinful desserts like this one!

    If you decide to try it, you have to come back and let me know how you liked it!

    I think it would go really well slightly warmed and topped with a good quality vanilla ice cream.

    Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake

    Low-Carb German Chocolate Cake (Keto, GFDF, Vegetarian)

    Heather Cooan
    Sometimes you really just need to splurge on something decadent. This low-carb German chocolate cake is just the ticket. It's only 18g net carbs and tastes just like the real thing!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 14 Servings
    Calories 828 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Chocolate Cake:

    • 2 Keto and Co Chocolate Keto Cake Mixes
    • 12 Tbs. Bacon Grease
    • 8 Large Eggs
    • 1 Tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar

    Caramel Coconut Pecan Frosting:

    • 1 Can Coconut Cream
    • 8 oz. Raw Honey
    • 6 Egg Yolks
    • 1 Cup Coconut Oil
    • 2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
    • 2 Cups Pecans Chopped
    • 2 Cups Shredded Coconut

    Instructions
     

    Chocolate Cake:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease or line two 8’’ or 9’’ round cake pans.
    • Beat cake mixes, eggs, and bacon grease until smooth.
    • Let stand for 30 seconds and then mix in the apple cider vinegar.
    • Divide batter evenly between the two cake rounds.
    • Bake for 25 minutes.
    • Let cool completely before removing from the pan.

    Caramel Coconut Pecan Frosting:

    • In a large saucepan, mix together coconut milk, honey, egg yolks, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until sauce becomes thick. Remove from heat and mix in pecans and coconut flakes.
    • Allow frosting to cool to room temperature before frosting the cake. This step is super important, as it cools it will thicken.

    Notes

    Adjust carbohydrate and sugar content by reducing the amount of frosting you use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 828kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 9gFat: 56gSaturated Fat: 33gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 201mgSodium: 418mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 3gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 273IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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