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keto chocolate skillet cake plated
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Chocolate Skillet Cake {Keto/Low Carb}

This easy keto chocolate skillet cake is sure to hit the spot when you need a yummy sugar-free dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, casual
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Kasey Trenum

Equipment

  • 6 inchCast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a 6"cast-iron skillet and place in the oven while mixing the rest of the ingredients. (Does not have to be preheated.)
  • Combine coconut oil, a tablespoon of butter, and cream cheese. Either melt on the stove or microwave.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a separate bowl. Whisk until combined.
  • Add eggs, coconut milk, sweetener, and vanilla to the coconut oil, butter, and cream cheese mixture.
  • Beat on low/medium for 1 minute or until smooth.
  • Add flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder mixture to other ingredients and beat until combined.
  • Remove the cast-iron skillet from the oven and swirl the butter around to grease the bottom/sides of the skillet.
  • Pour batter into the skillet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes. Insert a knife in the middle of the cake to test doneness. Do not overbake.
  • Serve with homemade whipped topping and shaved unsweetened chocolate.

Notes

The nutritional information for this recipe was calculated based on eight servings. The sugar alcohols from the keto-friendly sweetener are not included in the nutritional information since most subtract to calculate net carbs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg