Keto chocolate Skillet Cake & Ice Cream is a tasty and soft dessert while keeping low-carb content. It is a warm, rich chocolate cake fried in a pan. We can easily prepare this recipe for a quick meal prep. With a tender, little mushy center, you can serve it with ice cream that gives a creamy taste in every bite. This dessert is perfect for guests, breakfast, lunch, family gatherings, dinners, or a snack. The recipe uses keto-friendly ingredients such as almond flour, chocolate powder, and low-carb sweeteners to create the usual dessert taste while keeping net carbs to a minimum. It’s very simple to prepare, requiring no specific methods and cooking in about 30 minutes. We store this keto chocolate Skillet Cake & Ice Cream for 20-30 days.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Dessert
- No. of Calories: 320 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Gluten-Free
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: American / European-inspired
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Single portion size: 1 slice with 2 tbsps of ice cream
- Cooking mode: Oven-baked skillet
- Total servings: 6
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Total time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Spatula
- Bowls
- Spoon for ice cream serving
- Baking pan or oven-proof skillet(eight-inch)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring spoons or cups
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE KETO ICE CREAM:
- Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
- One-fourth cup of almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, 1/4 cup
FOR THE CHOCOLATE SKILLET CAKE:
- 2 big eggs
- Half a tsp of baking powder
- One-fourth cup of almond milk, unsweetened
- Preferred keto sweetener or erythritol, 1/4 cup
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1 cup of almond flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- Coconut oil or melted butter, one-fourth cup
INGREDIENT NOTES:
COCONUT OIL OR BUTTER:
- It is a natural fat that helps to maintain the cake’s moisture. Ghee works properly.
COCOA POWDER:
- We use unsweetened cocoa powder gives a creamy chocolate flavor without any extra carbs. Do not use sweetened cocoa.
ALMOND MILK:
- Sugar-free almond milk is low in carbs. Coconut milk or cashew milk is also good.
MONK FRUIT SWEETENER OR ERYTHRITOL:
- It is often known as a monk fruit sweetener, which sweetens without increasing blood sugar levels. You can use stevia to correct for sweetness.
HEAVY CREAM:
- We use heavy cream to give smoothness to the ice cream and depth to the dessert. You can use coconut cream for non-dairy keto ice cream.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- It is a low-carb flour that helps to maintain the cake’s softness. To add variation, substitute hazelnut flour.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
- Combine salt, almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Stir together the eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a second bowl,
- Mix wet and dry components till smooth.
- Fill the batter into a buttered oven-proof skillet(eight-inch).
- Insert it in the oven to bake for eighteen to twenty minutes, till the edges are crispy but the middle is still a little soft.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Add heavy cream, almond milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract to a bowl.
- Cool the liquid for ten minutes before filling it into a small vessel.
- Store it in the freezer for one to two hours, mixing every thirty minutes to create a creamy consistency.
- Serve a scoop with a hot slice of skillet cake.
- TIPS:
- Use unsweetened chocolate chips in the mixture for a different chocolate flavor.
- To add texture, garnish with fresh berries or crumbled nuts.
- Do not bake the cake for a long time; it will continue to cook a little after it’s taken out of the oven.
- Reduce the baking time by only two minutes if you want a further creamy middle.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDE DESSERTS:
- Peanut Butter Cups
- Almond Biscotti
- Coconut Macaroons
BEVERAGES:
- Hot Chocolate
- Mocha Latte
- Vanilla Cream Coffee
DESSERT PAIRINGS:
- Berry Compote
- Whipped Cream
- Chocolate Ganache
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Place it in a closed bowl for three days. Before serving, ice cream needs to be frozen.
FREEZING:
- Store and cover this cake tightly for 20-30 days in the freezer. Place ice cream in freezer-friendly vessel for 14-15 days.
FAQs:
How can we create this dish without dairy?
- Prepare ice cream with coconut cream, and you can use coconut oil in place of butter.
May I use nuts or chocolate chips?
- Yes, you have to choose unsweetened, sugar-free chocolate chips or crushed keto-friendly almonds.
Could I bake this cake in a normal pan rather than a skillet?
- Yes, you can use a baking dish (eight-inch), either round or square. Heat at the same time.
Will I make ice cream without using an ice cream maker?
- Sure, you can store it in a closed vessel in the freezer and whisk once every thirty minutes to create a creamy consistency.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Sodium: 150 mg
No. of calories: 320 kcal
Proteins: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbs: 5 g
Fats: 27 g
Sugar: 1 g
One single portion: 1 slice with 2 tbsps of ice cream
Total carbs: 7 g