Description
A rich, indulgent keto-friendly dessert featuring soft chocolate cake layers, a creamy vanilla filling, and a smooth chocolate glaze—this ding dong cake is a nostalgic treat with a low-carb twist.
Ingredients
- Cake:
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 2/3 cup granulated keto sweetener
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup whey protein powder (chocolate, vanilla, or unflavored)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coffee or water, plus more if needed
- Filling:
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered keto sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate Glaze:
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered keto sweetener
- 2 tablespoons allulose or additional powdered sweetener
- 2 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk coconut flour, keto sweetener, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Add coffee gradually until batter is thick but spreadable.
- Divide batter between pans, smooth out, and bake for about 20–25 minutes until just firm to the touch. Let cool completely.
- For the filling: Sprinkle gelatin over water, let bloom, then heat briefly until dissolved. Cool slightly.
- Whip cream with powdered sweetener and vanilla. Slowly pour in gelatin and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Spread filling over one cake layer, top with second layer, and press lightly. Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
- For the glaze: Heat cream and sweeteners until simmering, remove from heat, add chocolate and vanilla, let sit, then whisk smooth.
- Cool glaze slightly, then pour over chilled cake and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Use dark cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Coffee enhances chocolate flavor but can be replaced with water.
- Make as a sheet cake for easier assembly and serving.
- Freeze individual slices for portioned desserts later.
- Chill before slicing for the cleanest layers.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
