Low-Carb Sugar-Free Chocolate Loaf Cake

Low-Carb Sugar-Free Chocolate Loaf Cake

Description

A rich, moist chocolate loaf cake made without refined sugar and with lower carbohydrates than traditional cakes. Sweetened with a sugar-free alternative and perfect for those wanting a lighter dessert while still enjoying deep chocolate flavor.

Ingredients (1 loaf / 8 slices)

Dry Ingredients

1½ cups almond flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ cup sugar-free sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit blend)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

3 large eggs
⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Chocolate Glaze

¼ cup sugar-free dark chocolate
1 tbsp butter or cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F
Line or grease a loaf pan
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl
Whisk eggs, milk, butter, and vanilla in another bowl
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth
Pour batter into loaf pan
Bake 35–40 minutes (toothpick should come out mostly clean)
Cool completely before glazing
Melt glaze ingredients and spread over the top

Tips & Notes

Let cool fully before slicing for best texture
Almond flour keeps the cake moist — don’t substitute with regular flour
For extra moisture, add 1–2 tbsp plain yogurt or sour cream
Store in fridge up to 4 days

Servings

8 slices

Approximate Nutritional Info (per slice)

Calories: ~180
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 15 g
Net carbs: ~3–4 g
Fiber: 3 g
Added sugar: 0 g

(Values vary depending on sweetener used)

Benefits (Realistic & Evidence-Based)

✔ Lower in carbs than traditional chocolate cake
✔ No refined sugar
✔ Almond flour provides healthy fats
✔ Helps reduce sugar spikes compared to regular desserts
✔ Suitable for occasional treats in balanced eating