This is two cakes in one amazing recipe! Keto German chocolate pecan pound cake is dense and rich and surprisingly low-carb!
Keto German Chocolate Cake
This is almost a keto German chocolate cake. I use a keto pound cake recipe as the base.
Then, I covered the pound cake with a coconut-pecan filling. Finally, I topped it with a rich chocolate ganache.
Even though the cake is vanilla, it will remind you of your favorite German chocolate cake!
Do you want to make it a chocolate cake? Then add some cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
I thought the addition of more chocolate would be a bit too rich and overwhelming. But if you really love chocolate, then give it a try!
German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake
I love using pecans in my low-carb desserts! I used them in the German chocolate filling for this cake and then added a few more on top as a garnish.
They round out the rich chocolate flavors with their natural saltines. I’ve used pecans in other recipes, like my Keto Pumpkin Pecan Gingerbread Loaf.
They also taste amazing in my Keto Pecan Cookie Cups. And if you want something that’s quick and easy, then make a batch of keto caramel pecans.
Keto Pound Cake
I love pound cake! I fell in love with it when I made my first keto pumpkin pound cake and I knew I wanted to recreate that recipe into something new.
It turns out that a keto pound cake is the perfect base for this super-rich dessert.
Remember to check the net carbs for any keto-friendly recipe you make. This one has 7 grams net carbs in each serving.
This recipe makes 8 servings. It can fit in with your keto diet, but you’ll have to be careful with everything else that you eat.
What To Eat With Pound Cake
This is easy enough to use as a last-minute dessert and rich enough to fit in perfectly with your holiday treats! In fact, I have a bunch of holiday desserts that you should make with the pound cake.
I always make keto gingerbread roll-ups at Christmas, cream cheese peach roll-ups in the summer, crispy keto blueberry roll-ups in the spring, and strawberry cream cheese roll-ups all year long!
How To Store Chocolate Cake
I suggest storing this chocolate cake in a sealed, airtight container and keeping it in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to three days.
You can freeze the cake, too. First, place the cake – uncovered – on a baking sheet.
This will freeze the entire cake, including the frosting. Then wrap the cake in plastic wrap and put it in an airtight and freezer safe food storage bag.
Keep it in the freezer for up to six months.
Keto German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake Recipe
Here are the ingredients and step-by-step pictures to make this keto German chocolate pecan pound cake. The exact measurements and instructions are in the printable recipe card, just a little below.
Prep Time: 16 minutes
Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
Servings: 8
Net Carbs: 7 net carbs per serving
Ingredients
Cake:
- Almond Flour
- Eggs
- Baking Powder
- Swerve Confectioner’s Sugar Substitute
- Butter
- Xanthan Gum
- Pecans
- Keto Chocolate Chips
Chocolate Topping:
- Keto Chocolate Chips
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Chopped Pecans
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together the butter and Swerve until smooth and fluffy.
Blend in the almond flour, eggs, baking powder and xanthan gum until well combined.
Fold the pecans and chopped chocolate into the batter.
Spread the batter into a well greased loaf pan. Bake for 20 minutes, then tent with aluminum foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes
until cooked through.
Let the pound cake cool.
Place the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream into a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 30 second intervals until melted and combined.
Spread the mixture over the cooled pound cake, and sprinkle with the pecans. Let the icing set before serving.
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Keto German Chocolate Pecan Pound Cake
This is two cakes in one amazing recipe! Keto German chocolate pecan pound cake is dense and rich and surprisingly low-carb!
Ingredients
Pound Cake
- 2 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 4 large Eggs
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 2 sticks Butter softened
- 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1/3 cup Keto Chocolate Chips chopped
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup Keto Chocolate Chips
- 3 tbsp Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/3 cup Chopped Pecans
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Cream together the butter and Swerve until smooth and fluffy.
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Blend in the almond flour, eggs, baking powder and xanthan gum until well combined.
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Fold the pecans and chopped chocolate into the batter.
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Spread the batter into a well greased loaf pan.
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Bake for 20 minutes, then tent with aluminum foil and bake for another 20-30 minutes until cooked through.
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Let the pound cake cool.
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Place the chocolate chips and heavy whipping cream into a microwave safe bowl. Heat at 30 second intervals until melted and combined.
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Spread the mixture over the cooled pound cake, and sprinkle with the pecans. Let the icing set before serving.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 355 Net Carbs: 7 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Chocolate Recipes
If you enjoyed this keto German chocolate pecan pound cake, here are some more recipes that will satisfy your chocolate cravings. All of them are keto-friendly.
