Description
A rich and moist chocolate pound cake made with almond flour and topped with a sugar-free chocolate ganache. Perfect for a decadent dessert or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp black cocoa powder (or more cocoa powder)
- 1/3 cup chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar substitute
- 2/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup room temperature coffee
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream (for ganache)
- 1 tbsp allulose or xylitol (for ganache)
- 2 ounces sugar-free chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9×5-inch metal loaf pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
- Whisk together almond flour, cocoa powders, chocolate whey protein, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar substitute until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating until just combined. Stir in the coffee.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–75 minutes until the top is firm to the touch.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then loosen the edges with a knife and lift it out using the parchment. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream and sweetener in a small saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, and let sit for a few minutes. Whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle the ganache over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Do not overbake the cake to keep it moist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg