Craving something sweet but want to keep it low-carb? This Delicious Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake is the perfect indulgence that satisfies your sweet tooth without breaking your keto diet. Rich, moist chocolate cake layers meet a creamy peanut butter filling for the ultimate combination of flavors. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this cake is a guilt-free pleasure. Plus, it’s super easy to make and packed with healthy fats to keep you full and satisfied. Ready to indulge without the carbs? Let’s dive into this decadent keto-friendly dessert!
Looking to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or just need an excuse to have cake? Look no further than this delicious keto chocolate peanut butter cup cake!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake
Ingredients
Keto Chocolate Cake
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups almond flour
- 1 cup erythritol
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
- 4 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Optional: a few drops of chocolate flavored stevia drops
Optional: for added protein, add 1 scoop chocolate protein powderNote: add 1 cup unsweetened almond milk for every scoop added
Keto Cake Frosting & Toppings
- 1 full recipe of keto chocolate ganache
- 1 full recipe of keto peanut butter frosting
- 6 keto peanut butter cups
Optional: 1/2 Quest Peanut Butter Cookies Crumbled for garnish on top of cake
Directions
Note: This recipe is for a double layer cake. If you’d like to make only one layer of cake, cut the recipe in half.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a circular cake pan.
- Whisk together the dry cake ingredients in a bowl.
- Using a separate, large bowl, blend the wet cake ingredients together.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour half of the cake mix into the greased cake pan and bake for 15 minutes or until the center is completely done.
- Note: You can test to see if it is done by inserting a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it is done.
- One this layer of cake is done, remove from the oven and allow to completely cool.
- Note: you can speed up this process by cooling it in the fridge or freezer.
- While the cake is cooling, make your peanut butter cups, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter frosting.
- While the cake is cooling, make your peanut butter cups, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter frosting.
- Repeat the previous steps with the 2nd 1/2 of the batter to create the second layer of cake.
- Once completely cool, remove the bottom cake layer onto the sheet you plan on presenting the cake on.
- Pour the 1/2 of the chocolate ganache over this layer, making sure not to spill it over the edges.
- Pipe about 1/3 of the peanut butter frosting on top of the ganache and spread evenly.
- Add the second layer of keto chocolate cake on top of the ganache and peanut butter frosting layers.
- Pipe 90% of the remaining frosting onto the cake and smooth evenly.
- Drizzle the remaining chocolate ganache on top of the cake and allow to pour over the sides.
- Use the remaining bit of peanut butter frosting to pipe 6 decorative swirls onto the cake and add a keto chocolate peanut butter cup on top of each.
- For garnish, sprinkle a chopped up peanut butter Quest cookie on top.
- Serve your keto chocolate peanut butter cake and enjoy!
This Delicious Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cake proves that you don’t have to give up dessert on a low-carb diet. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy peanut butter filling, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion—without the guilt! It’s easy to make, packed with healthy fats, and satisfies all your cravings without kicking you out of ketosis. Whether you’re a keto veteran or new to low-carb baking, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.Give it a try and let us know in the comments how it turned out! We’d love to hear your tips, substitutions, or any creative twists you added to make this cake your own. Happy baking!
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