Who doesn’t love warm, gooey chocolate cake? This easy keto chocolate dump cake is a delicious sugar free treat. This post is sponsored by ChocZero.
I will be the first to admit that this Keto Chocolate Dump Cake isn’t the prettiest cake I’ve ever made. Nor is “dump cake” the prettiest name I’ve ever heard.
I’ve got plenty of beautiful keto cake recipes, the sort that appeal to the eye as much as they do to the tastebuds. Such as my Keto Chantilly Cake, or this decadent Keto Chocolate Cake with a drip glaze.
But just like your parents taught you, appearances aren’t everything!
Seriously gooey keto chocolate cake
This cake may look less than impressive in the pan. It may even look a little messy.
But don’t let yourself be deceived by appearances. It’s gooey and rich, and it’s the sort of cake you serve warm, scooped out of the pan. Don’t even try to get it out in nice pieces!
And it’s the perfect vehicle for some of my keto ice cream and sugar-free caramel sauce. Totally swoon-worthy!
What is a dump cake?
If you’re like me, you’d never even heard of these easy cake recipes until recently. But they are something you want to get to know right away.
Dump cake is a form of easy cake where all the ingredients are simply dumped into the pan and baked. So the name is very apropos.
There are all sorts of dump cakes out there and I have another delicious keto dump cake with a strawberry rhubarb filling. It’s out of this world!
Conventional chocolate dump cakes usually take a box of cake mix and a box of chocolate pudding. Since I was making my dump cake completely from scratch, I had to really consider my options for making it keto friendly.
How to make keto chocolate dump cake
Ready to make this insanely gooey keto chocolate cake? Here’s how it’s done:
- Melt the butter in the pan as the oven preheats. This saves time and energy, as well as avoiding extra dishes. It also greases the pan for you.
2. Whisk the dry ingredients together. Make sure you break up any clumps of almond flour or cocoa powder with a fork. You want this to be quite fine so the cake itself has not clumps.
3. Don’t skip the protein powder. It’s critical to helping the cake rise properly. If you can’t find unflavored, vanilla will work. Just be sure to leave out any additional vanilla extract. Chocolate protein powder will also work.
4. Sprinkle over the butter. You want to make sure to sprinkle it as evenly as possible over the melted butter.
5. Whisk the liquids and collagen together. This combination of cream, water, and collagen peptides replaces the “pudding mix” that most chocolate dump cakes require. The collagen helps thicken the mixture and gives added gooeyness to the cake.
Note: I used the chocolate collagen protein from Perfect Keto. If you don’t have chocolate collagen, you can use plain and add an additional tablespoon of cocoa and some extra powdered sweetener (about 3 tablespoons).
6. Bake until mostly set. You want to remove the cake when it’s mostly set but still has a touch of jiggle when you shake the pan. That helps it be extra gooey!
7. Don’t forget the chocolate chips! I topped mine with ChocZero dark chocolate chips for an extra special treat.
8. Serve warm! Let it cool 10 minutes, so you don’t burn your tongue. Then scoop out the servings and top with some vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce. So delicious!
Can you make chocolate dump cake ahead?
Absolutely, you can make this cake 1 to 2 days ahead. I recommend warming it up again gently in the oven. Or you can warm individual servings as needed.
It’s quite rich and makes 14 servings so if you want less, you can easily halve the recipe. Bake it in an 8×8 inch dish instead.
More easy keto cake recipes
- Keto Texas Sheet Cake
- Peanut Butter Mug Cake
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cakes
- Easy Keto Earthquake Cake
- Keto Cookie Cake
- The Best Keto Chocolate Cupcakes
Keto Chocolate Dump Cake
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 2 cups almond flour
- ½ cup Swerve Sweetener
- ⅓ cup unflavored whey protein powder (or egg white protein powder)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup water or cold coffee
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate collagen peptides
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips, sugar-free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and add the butter to a 9×13 glass or ceramic baking dish. Place the dish in the oven as it preheats, to melt the butter.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Break up any clumps with a fork.
- Once the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over the melted butter as evenly as possible.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cream, water or coffee, and vanilla extract. Whisk in the collagen peptides. Drizzle this mixture over the dry ingredients as evenly as possible.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the cake is mostly set. Remove and sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Let cool 10 minutes before serving warm.
Janelle says
My husband can’t have cow dairy, and we haven’t found whipping cream in goat or sheep milk. Do you think using 4% goat milk (the same are cow dairy homogenized milk) at 1.5 cups would work instead of the 3/4c whipping cream and 3/4 c water? As in, I’m wondering if the fat content of the whipping cream is vital? Thanks!
Carolyn says
I honestly doubt it and think you should use coconut cream instead.
Monna Black says
why is whey protein powder used. and does it have to be?
Carolyn says
Please read the blog post as I already answered that.
Natasha says
Yay, a healthy and delicious dessert that I can make and serve to my family. They all loved it, this recipe is going to be one of our favorites for sure.
Andrea Thueson says
This cake hit the spot. It was so rich and flavorful. I didn’t even miss all the carbs and sugar,
Michelle says
So yummy! Next time I’m going to add some chopped macadamia nuts for a bit of crunch. 🙂
Trisha says
Beware!!! This cake is dangerous. It is so good it is hard not to eat the whole thing. I cut the recipe in half as it is just my husband and I. Your recipes are all amazing.
Dmarie says
I was happy to see this recipe. A favorite family recipe when I was growing up was “chocolate pudding cake “ & it’s wonderful to have a healthier version! I made this for Easter brunch, along with your sheet frittata and snickerdoodle bars (which I added blueberries to and called it coffee cake 😋). Thanks for your efforts!
Carolyn says
Yes, it’s very much like a pudding cake!
Dawnj says
So excited to see this chocolate dump cake recipe! Baked yesterday as I needed to pick up more whey protein powder. Such gooey chocolate deliciousness. Added toasted walnuts in between the dry and wet layers. Fantastic dessert out of the oven as pictured with ice cream. A must try!
Carolyn says
Yummy addition!
Michelle says
Awesome recipe as usual. Thank you! Just curious if you’ve had the opportunity to try Purecane sweetener yet?
Carolyn says
Yes and I am not a huge fan. It doesn’t bake well… things don’t get gooey or spread properly. It’s a bit… odd.
Andree says
I love your recipes Carolyn! Do you think of substituting 1 1/2 cups of almond milk for the heavy whipping cream and water would affect the texture of the cake?
Carolyn says
I can’t guarantee it but I think it should work.
Julie says
This cake is amazing. I am waiting for someone to make a keto pumpkin dump cake. It is my daughter’s favorite cake and we just need a little guidance or preferably a recipe! Thank you for all you do for us!
Patricia says
I have the hydrolized collagen instead of the collagen peptides. Are they the same thing?
Carolyn says
That works!
Linda Lierman says
I don’t have chocolate collagen peptides on hand. Can anything else be substituted without compromising the results?
Carolyn says
You could try a bit of xanthan gum to thicken the liquids. I can’t guarantee it without trying it myself.
Deborah says
I am so excited about this cake ! Chocolate pudding cake used to be one of my all time favorites….fast, easy and sooooo comforting. Can’t wait to make this. I do have one favor to ask….please follow this up with a lemon pudding cake versions? Might white chocolate chips be the magic ingredient ? Fingers crossed.
Carolyn says
Thanks, Deborah… but I actually already have a lemon pudding cake recipe: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/keto-lemon-pudding-cake/
Deborah says
I don’t know how I could have missed that….must of been in a coma that week. Thanks so much for the link….can’t do Spring without lemon desserts.
Grace says
Sounds so good. I have THM collagen, It is unflavored. Will that work as a substitute? Do I need to add more cocoa and sugar?
Carolyn says
Read the tips section, as I give you directions on how to do that! 🙂
Carol Moore says
Looks delish, but as others have noted, I don’t have collagen (and I’ve seen it’s kind of pricey)…what will happen if you just leave it out?
Carolyn says
Well, you don’t have much of a pudding to pour over if you leave it out. You can try perhaps adding 1 tbsp cocoa, some additional sweetener, and 1/2 tsp xanthan gum to the liquids. That’s my best suggestion but since I haven’t tried it myself, there is no guarantee here. It will taste good, though! 🙂
Cherrie Dreifurst says
Can coconut flour be used instead of the almond flour>
Carolyn says
I didn’t try it with coconut flour and the whole recipe would have to be re-written. Coconut flour is very different. If you want a nut-free replacement, try this: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/how-to-make-your-own-sunflower-seed-flour/
Tracey says
Could you use sugar free chocolate pudding in place of the collagen?
Judi says
If I dont have collagen peptides – what could I use as a substitute?? Maybe gelatin??? Thanks!!
Robyn Harris says
Chocolate Dump Cake, yes!!! Looks delicious and easy. Definitely going to bake this one. Carolyn, my whey powder has collagen in it, would that be okay?
Pam says
Checking to make sure , this recipe has no eggs ?
Carolyn says
Nope, no eggs. Dump cakes generally don’t have them.
Carolyn says
Sorry, I missed this earlier. I think that would work.
Malissa says
Oh my gosh, this is beyond delicious! I felt like I was cheating. And just as simple as you said it would be. Being a chocoholic, it is important for me to know I can still have a nice treat on keto.