Description
This Keto Chocolate Ricotta Cake is creamy, rich, and chocolatey — the ultimate low-carb dessert for chocolate lovers. Made with almond flour, cocoa, and ricotta, it’s moist, decadent, and guilt-free!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta cheese
¾ cup almond flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup powdered erythritol (or monk fruit sweetener)
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
Optional: ¼ cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Optional topping: unsweetened whipped cream or dusting of cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch springform pan.
2. Whip ricotta cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until fully combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, cocoa powder, erythritol, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
6. Stir in optional chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is just set and edges are firm.
9. Cool completely in the pan before removing.
10. Dust with cocoa powder or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
This Keto Chocolate Ricotta Cake tastes even better the next day after chilling in the fridge overnight.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
To serve from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge.
For a dairy-free version, substitute with almond-based ricotta and coconut oil.
Tip: Whipping the ricotta first ensures a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg