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August 22, 2016

Mini Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting

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Rich and delicious low carb chocolate layer cake with whipped chocolate ganache. A heavenly keto dessert in miniature for you and a friend or two. Or just you. Sugar-free!

Best Mini Low Carb Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting

This is a little cake with a big name and it’s got big flavour to go along with it. I am really enamoured of these little cakes I’ve started making. This is the second in a series and there is a third one, a lemon cake, already made and waiting to be blogged. And I have many many ideas for making more. So many ideas that I think I could probably spend the rest of my life making mini cakes. Can you see it now? I could start a whole new blog: All Day I Dream About Mini Cakes.

Mini Low Carb Grain-Free Chocolate Cake Recipe. LCHF Keto Banting Atkins.

I rather love the idea of remaking all of my best cake recipes into mini cakes for two. Which isn’t as simple as you’d think, just cutting the proportions down and throwing it altogether. It actually takes more work than that, since the proportions of larger recipes don’t always work out nicely into even amounts for a small cake. Eggs are the trickiest part, since there are usually only 3 or 4 eggs in a large cake. While I could always tell you to go and purchase pasteurized egg product and measure it out in tablespoons, where’s the fun in that? Besides which, many of these carton egg “products” aren’t real whole eggs and I typically avoid them. Instead, I use a whole egg and try to work around that to get a proper cake consistency.

This little mini cake is simply the best low carb chocolate cake you will ever have! LCHF THM Banting Atkins recipe

This recipe is based on one of my favourite ever low carb chocolate cakes, my Chocolate Layer Cake with Whipped Chocolate Ganache Frosting. It’s a ridiculously chocolatey affair that I created for Swerve Sweetener a few years ago. I still look back on that cake fondly and have wanted to make it again. And now I have, except this time in miniature. Oh it’s so cute! And so delicious.

Best Low Carb Keto Chocolate Cake Recipe

I’ve decided not to call this one a “cake for two”. I really found it rich and filling enough to amount to 3 or 4 servings. A quarter of the cake with a scoop of low carb vanilla ice cream was just perfect for dessert. While I am presenting the nutritional info for two servings, I know you can do the math if you cut it into more!

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Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting for Two
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Rich and delicious low carb chocolate layer cake with whipped chocolate ganache. A heavenly little dessert in miniature for you and a friend or two. Or just you!

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: keto chocolate cake
Servings: 1 4-inch layer cake
Calories: 407 kcal
Ingredients
Cake:
  • 4 tbsp sunflower seed flour or almond flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp Swerve Sweetener
  • 1 tbsp unflavoured whey protein powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Frosting:
  • 1 ounce good quality unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp confectioner's Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cake:
  1. Preheat oven (or toaster oven) to 325F. Grease two 4-inch ramekins or mini cake pans well.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sunflower seed flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Whisk in butter, egg, and vanilla extract. If your batter is too thick to spread, whisk in a tablespoon of water.
  4. Divide between prepared baking dishes and bake 12 to 15 minute or until set. Let cool in pans. If your cake layers have humps, slice the tops off to make them flat and even.
Frosting:
  1. Place chopped chocolate and powdered sweetener in a medium bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat cream until just bubbling. Pour cream over chocolate and let sit a few minutes until melted. Add vanilla and whisk briskly to combine.
  3. Using electric beaters, beat several minutes on medium high until lighter coloured and fluffy.
  4. Place first cake layer on plate or serving dish and spread with half of the frosting. Top with second layer and spread top with remaining frosting.
Recipe Notes

Serves 2 to 4 (I find them very rich and am happy with only 1/4 of the cake).

For two servings, each serving has 5.37g NET CARBS.

Food energy: 407kcal
Calories from fat: 321
Cholesterol: 72mg
Carbohydrate: 10.22g
Total dietary fiber: 4.85g
Protein: 10.71g
Erythritol: 26.25g

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Cake with Whipped Ganache Frosting for Two
Amount Per Serving (1 serving = 1/2 of cake)
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Carbohydrates 10.22g3%
Fiber 4.85g19%
Protein 10.71g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. [email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:23 am

    What a cute cake! I think I’d probably eat it all myself though haha. Your frosting looks amazing too!

    Reply
  2. Sandy Munn says

    August 22, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    Fantastic…..cake for 2 to 4! My husband and I aren’t big dessert eaters and this will be about the right size for us!

    Reply
  3. Becca says

    August 22, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    I have been craving a rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting!

    Reply
  4. Stephanie Deal says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    OMG – I made this and it is off the charts amazing!! I used two 4″x2″ mini springform pans and the size is perfect and there was no sticking! The frosting is divine and my hubby and I scarfed the entire cake down in one sitting. Yeah — two servings was just perfect for us!! Thanks Carolyn – you rock!!!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Wow, that was fast!!!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Deal says

        August 23, 2016 at 8:07 am

        I just couldn’t wait — it looked so delicious and it WAS! 🙂

        Reply
  5. P.J. Stietz says

    August 22, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    The mini cakes are genius! It’s just 2 of us, so they’re perfect, plus using smaller amounts of ingredients is a money saver. I’m hoping a mini carrot cake is on your list, and, because I got 4″ springform pans, maybe mini cheesecakes?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 22, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Working on both those ideas!

      Reply
      • Stephanie Deal says

        August 23, 2016 at 8:08 am

        WOO HOO — was hoping for both of those. Thanks for asking P.J. 🙂

        Reply
  6. Deborah says

    August 22, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    These look absolutely wonderful ! I am living solo, so this is perfect…..2 servings all for me, and not 8 to tempt me.

    Thank you for sweetening up our lives Carolyn. Can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
  7. Helen says

    August 23, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Wow, your cake looks amazing and is the perfect size. I will have to save this recipe for my anniversary.

    Also thanks for including the link to the sunflower seed flour! I’ve never heard of it before and as someone with a tree nut allergy I think my mind just got blown. Ordering some now.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 23, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Sunflower seed flour is very useful. Two things to know…1. it’s easy to make your own https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2015/12/how-to-make-your-own-sunflower-seed-flour.html And 2. It reacts with baking powder and baking soda and can turn green in recipes that aren’t made with cocoa powder (which hides the greenness). You can offset this weird reaction with a tbsp or two of acid like lemon juice or vinegar.

      Reply
      • Helen says

        August 23, 2016 at 12:57 pm

        Thanks for the warning! I definitely would have freaked out if it just turned green on me.

        I already ordered a bag but I’ll keep your suggestion in mind for next time.

        Reply
  8. Christie says

    August 23, 2016 at 10:17 am

    I only have egg white protein powder. Can this be substituted for the no flavor whey powder?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 23, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Yup, sure can!

      Reply
      • Christie says

        August 23, 2016 at 7:49 pm

        I ended up making the yellow cake for 2 instead (and used the egg white protein) and it was fantastic. My boyfriend is not into my LCHF ways and he actually liked the cake. He didn’t know it was almond flour until I told him. The only goof up was I made the chocolate frosting too strong. I forget that he loves sugar, and I’ve been off sugar so it was sweet enough to me, but not for him. It is just the perfect size for 2 people and I don’t get stuck with leftovers.

        Reply
  9. Rashie says

    August 23, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    Share this sinfully delicious-looking cakelet?

    …You’re adorable.

    #IWillBeHidingInTheBathroomEatingTheWholeThingIfYouNeedMe

    Reply
  10. Nicole says

    August 25, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I just made this little cake and it came out perfectly. I used a few blocks of Russell Stover’s sugar free milk chocolate to make an ounce for the ganache. It was soooo good, I ate half of it.

    As a fellow Canadian, thanks Carolyn for your hard work and providing these recipes. I’ve been living a low carb and sugar free lifestyle for the last year and it was sort of getting mundane until I found your site. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 25, 2016 at 4:14 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  11. Nicole says

    August 25, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    I forgot to ask on my previous comment, is there a special brand of unsweetened chocolate you use for this recipe? could I use unsweetened baking chocolate next time? While my cake came out great for the first time, the icing wasn’t as thick as I wanted it to be even after mixing it for 5 minutes and following the recipe to a tee. I did put it in the fridge for a few hours which really helped. I have no complaints ( it looked and tasted great) but I’m thinking maybe it was the type of chocolate I used that affected the lack of thickness for the frosting.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 26, 2016 at 8:19 am

      I always use Ghirardelli 100%. It’s just unsweetened baking chocolate but I find it works better than Baker’s brand.

      Reply
  12. Maya | Wholesome Yum says

    August 29, 2016 at 1:13 pm

    This looks so deliciously decadent. I love that it’s made for two. Sounds perfect for date night!

    Reply
    • Guy says

      July 16, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Can you bake this in a bread loaf pan? And if so what should the temp & times be?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 16, 2020 at 8:58 pm

        This is a very small recipe, much too small for a loaf pan.

        Reply
  13. Debbie LoCicero says

    August 30, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Hi Carolyn,
    Thanks for a small version of chocolate cake. I’m a sugar addict working on removing refined sugar from my diet…also thanks for the intro to Swerve. I’ve tried many sugar replacements and found swerve my brand of choice…for now. Honestly they need to work on pricing as .60 cents an oz. is a bit much for sweetener (IMHO).
    The main purpose for this email is to get your opinion on your favorite chocolate frosting. I’m not a fan of ganache. I did prepare your recipe here and ended up scraping off the frosting…..sister thought it was absolutely to die for. Definitely will bake again, and again (until I can’t afford the swerve anymore! jk 🙂

    Reply
  14. Joan E says

    August 30, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    I had planned to make the yellow cake for two (just for me) for my birthday. Well, my day came and went. But then when I saw this recipe for choc cake, I just had to try it.
    Since a lot of the ingredients between the two cakes are the same I decided to just make both cakes at the same time. I don’t have a small pan so made cupcakes for each recipe (each recipe made 3 nice sized cupcakes).
    What a treat. So decadent – I felt so spoiled.
    Thanks for all you do to set us in the right direction.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 31, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Well Belated Happy Birthday! Glad that worked out so well!

      Reply
  15. Julina says

    August 31, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Homaigod! Again, u are an amazing creature Carolyn. This one taste soooooo good, who needs to buy a chocolate cake anymore? As I didn’t have 4″ ramekin dish, I used a smaller one instead and got 2 miniature size choc cake. It still takes around 15 mins to bake. Thank u once again for being a life saver. U’re undoubtedly a food genius!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 31, 2016 at 7:42 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Juanita says

    August 31, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    The protein powders are so expensive, is there something I can use in place if that’s? Thanks

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 1, 2016 at 7:51 am

      In the absence of gluten, which is a protein, a dry protein powder helps the baked goods rise and hold their shape. They really aren’t that expensive if you plan on doing any amount of low carb baking, since a pound can last many months. You can skip it if you must but your baked good may not rise as well.

      Reply
      • Juanita says

        September 1, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        Thank you Carolyn, I really want to try this ?

        Reply
      • Lisa says

        June 25, 2017 at 9:17 am

        Hi,
        My youngest has type 1 diabetes & my oldest has a severe tree nut and seed allergy. Your recipes sound so delicious. Are there any other flours that would work for us?

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          June 25, 2017 at 9:03 pm

          Yes, you can use sunflower seed flower and you can even make it yourself. https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2015/12/how-to-make-your-own-sunflower-seed-flour.html

          Reply
          • Lisa says

            June 26, 2017 at 6:16 am

            Unfortunately my oldest is also allergic to sunflower, poppy & sesame seeds. 🙁 Are there any other options?

          • Carolyn says

            June 26, 2017 at 8:42 am

            Well, not for this specific recipe. However, I do have a coconut flour based chocolate cupcake recipe that he might like, as long as he can eat coconut flour. You can replace the almond milk with plain water. https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/2010/10/chocolate-coconut-flour-cupcakes-with-espresso-buttercream-low-carb-and-gluten-free.html

      • Christine says

        November 20, 2019 at 1:00 am

        Can I use collagen powder?

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          November 20, 2019 at 7:58 am

          Instead of whey? No, collagen tends to make baked goods very gummy.

          Reply
  17. Madhu Anvekar says

    September 3, 2016 at 11:10 am

    What is the substitute for the unsweetened protein powder?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 3, 2016 at 1:57 pm

      There is no substitute. You can leave it out but your cakes may not rise as well.

      Reply
      • Madhu Anvekar says

        September 3, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
  18. Madhu Anvekar says

    September 3, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    What is the substitue for the protein powder ?

    Reply
  19. Amy says

    September 4, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    Wow, this was so yummy!!!! I baked it slightly too long, so it was a tad bit on the dry side… but it was delicious nonetheless. I will be making it again and again!

    Reply
  20. FS says

    September 22, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Hi there! Can you use xanthum gum as a replacement for protein powder?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 23, 2016 at 6:32 am

      No, xanthan gum is a binder but it’s not protein so it won’t help things rise. You can leave it out if you need to.

      Reply
  21. Bob says

    October 13, 2016 at 4:41 am

    The first dessert I made from your blog was the chocolate cake with whipped ganache. It was love at first bite. By far the best dessert! (coconut poke cake a close second) I make the full sized cake, slice it, and wrap the slices in saran wrap and freeze them. When you want one, pop it out of the freezer and let it thaw for 30 minutes. HEAVEN!

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    • Carolyn says

      October 13, 2016 at 10:28 am

      So glad you like it!

      Reply
  22. Jerry says

    January 2, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Can granulated Swerve ground in a coffee grinder be substituted for the confectioner’s Swerve?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 2, 2017 at 12:36 pm

      You might not get it quite as fine but it’s worth a shot!

      Reply
  23. Kirsten Dangler says

    February 4, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    I see in the recipe that it calls for “Swerve” but in the Notes it says erithritol? Is Swerve erithritol?

    Also, if I only have vanilla protein powder will it still work?

    Kirsten Low carbing but missing my cake and frosting.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 4, 2017 at 10:56 pm

      Yes, Swerve is erythritol (mostly) and yes, vanilla should work. Just leave out any additional vanilla.

      Reply
  24. Teresa says

    February 26, 2017 at 10:12 pm

    It seems my cake comes out really dry regardless of how long I cook it. It tends to get done much quicker on outside edges while the middle is still gooey. Do you have a tip on how I can get it done all the way through without it being dry? Can I add more liquid? Love the cake!

    Reply
  25. Carol says

    June 14, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    Hi. Can i ask about whey protein. What role does it play in the recipe?. I’ve noticed it being used a lot, especially in low-carb baked goods. Just wondering. Thanks. (The cake will be a HUGE hit with the hubby!!)

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      June 15, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Gluten is a protein and in its absence, you need a dry powdery protein to help baked goods rise and hold their shape.

      Reply
  26. oodee says

    August 5, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    hi… just a littlg thing, your nutritional values chart is based on the high carb low fat approach 🙂 wants people to eat 300 gr of carbs a day …

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 6, 2017 at 7:56 am

      Yes, I realize that. It’s not something I can change, it comes with the recipe card.

      Reply
  27. Angel says

    November 28, 2017 at 11:34 pm

    Is there a substitute for the protein powder?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      November 29, 2017 at 8:45 am

      You can leave it out but your cake may not rise quite as well.

      Reply
      • Sandy says

        October 16, 2018 at 11:32 pm

        Hello… I googled protein powder substitutions and got skim milk powder for a substitute instead of protein powder

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          October 17, 2018 at 5:53 am

          Well I will be honest, that will be a terrible substitution because it won’t have the protein content of whey protein. But you can also use egg white protein or hemp protein.

          Reply
  28. Katy says

    February 2, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    This cake was sooo good and super moist! I’d like to make a full version cake with this exact recipe vs the slightly different version this was based off, just because I like this one slightly more. Can I really just take this recipe and multiply by 8 for a full size cake serving of 16? 8 eggs just seems insane? Is there any reason this wouldn’t work, and use 2 8-inch cake pins, maybe bake 30-35 minutes? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 3, 2018 at 9:20 am

      I already have a full size version: https://swervesweet.com/blog/chocolate-layer-cake

      Reply
  29. elen says

    February 7, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Carolyn,
    How much calories and carb for the whole cake?
    You are so amazing with these recipes and thank you again for sharing them.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 8, 2018 at 9:08 am

      I did the nutritional info based on 2 servings so just double that for the whole cake.

      Reply
  30. Stephanie O says

    February 10, 2018 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    I love these mini cakes because a regular size came goes to waste in my house. I used to just make cupcakes and freeze.

    Reply
  31. Angela says

    March 17, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe makes the best cake pops. Just mix some frosting in with the cake crumbs, then dip in chocolate coating. It was remarked by a 12 year old as better than Starbucks. Loved by kids and adults.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      March 18, 2018 at 9:17 am

      glad to hear it!

      Reply
  32. Brenna says

    March 22, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    Unfortunately mine came out a tad dry. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      April 3, 2018 at 6:48 am

      Don’t bake it as long. Every oven is different.

      Reply
  33. Emma says

    May 16, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    This Cake looks soooo good, can I use a chocolate flavoured whey protein powder as I already have this at home?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      May 16, 2018 at 12:56 pm

      Sure, that’s fine.

      Reply
  34. Janelle says

    September 2, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this now and it turned out really well! For a keto recipe, I’d rate it 7 out of 5 stars! Compared to carb-filled recipes, I’d rate it 4 out of 5 stars, which is still really high! The cake turned out perfect–my husband, who is not thrilled with the flavour of almond or coconut flours, felt the cocoa really masks that. And the cake was fluffy and moist! The icing didn’t whip for me, probably because my bowl was too big, so we had a thick glaze that somewhat ran down the sides but solidified. We needed up not making a layer cake and just each had one of the cake layers with the ganache on top. For people who haven’t made it yet–you will love this is you like dark chocolate. If you prefer milk chocolate, the frosting is a bit strong (but maybe it’s less strong when whipped properly??). I think I might try 3/4 oz of the chocolate next time to see if the ganache is less strong.

    Reply
    • Janelle says

      September 2, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Geez, typos. “You will love this IF you like dark chocolate”!!

      Reply
  35. Linda says

    September 25, 2018 at 1:34 pm

    Hi Carolyn,

    Just curious why you used sunflower seed flour for this – is it preferred over almond flour? I have both, so just interested in your thoughts.

    Thanks,
    Linda

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      September 25, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Not at all preferred, it’s just nice to do some nut-free recipes for people! You can easily use almond flour here.

      Reply
  36. Hollie says

    October 13, 2018 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    This looks amazing!! I’m sorry to ask about the whey protein powder after so many others…. but I have some Vital Proteins Gelatin, do you think that might be a replacement for the whey? I try to stay away from Whey powders. Or maybe the Collagen peptides would work better? It’s mainly a “protein powder.” I’ve been wondering this for awhile. Thank you for any help you could provide!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      October 13, 2018 at 11:21 am

      No neither of those will do, they make things very gummy. Just leave it out or buy egg white protein powder.

      Reply
  37. Ella says

    November 6, 2018 at 6:02 am

    Good morning, I was wondering If would bake it in 4 , 3 inch mini cake pans ( to got 2 nice round cakes:) how would it turn out? Is the batter enough ? Should I adjust the bake time? I would greatly appreciate your advice!

    Reply
  38. Rose says

    February 18, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best keto dessert recipe period! So perfect and delicious. Thank you for this amazing yummy treat!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 18, 2019 at 8:11 pm

      So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  39. Alex Jordan says

    May 20, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for my post morning workout snack. Wonderful! I used organic raw almond butter instead of peanut butter.

    Reply
  40. Mavis says

    September 1, 2019 at 6:00 pm

    5 stars
    I used almond flour. The cake by itself was good, but the ganache made it AWESOME! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  41. Keshia Green says

    September 26, 2019 at 10:45 pm

    I have 2 6″x2″ cake pans for my daughter’s birthday. I looked at your full size recipe, but it is for 9in pans. How would you adjust the ingredients and time for a 2 layer 6in cake?

    Reply
    • Keshia Green says

      September 26, 2019 at 10:48 pm

      Nevermind. I just remembered I asked this on another cake post of yours. Lol! Thank you!

      Reply
  42. Jennifer says

    October 30, 2019 at 6:10 am

    5 stars
    I love this cake! I’m going to make the large version for an upcoming party. I know traditional ganache is ok to sit out of the fridge – would that be ok for a day with your recipe? Just trying to plan a bit thanks.

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    • Carolyn says

      October 30, 2019 at 6:50 am

      Yes, it holds up well for a day or so.

      Reply
  43. Marla says

    January 19, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    4 stars
    I could never get the frosting to become fluffy and wondered if it was the chocolate I used (Lindt 95%)? I ended up having to add over 1/2 cup of powdered Swerve! I also ended up adding 4 oz of softened cream cheese just to give it some substance. It was way to thin. I’m not giving up even if both cakes fell. I’m thinking I need to try this again and again and again, until I get it right! LOL!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 20, 2020 at 8:11 am

      Hi Marla… yes it is the chocolate. Unsweetened chocolate has no sweetener altogether, and because it is just the cocoa solids, it has a lot more fiber than any sweetened chocolates. That’s why it was so thin. Don’t use Lily’s or any other chocolate than baking chocolate. I recommend Ghirardelli

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      • Marla says

        January 20, 2020 at 11:36 am

        5 stars
        Thank you!!! I will look for the Ghirardelli next time I am out shopping for baking chocolate.

        Reply
  44. Maureen says

    February 15, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    I was wondering if coconut milk could be substituted for the heavy whipping cream for the ganache? Trying to stay away from dairy. Really looking forward to trying this and love the amazon links to products. Super helpful. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 16, 2020 at 9:49 am

      I have made ganache with coconut milk but I have not tried whipping it. You should experiment! No matter what, you will end up with something delicious. You may need a bit more chocolate and sweetener to thicken the ganache.

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  45. Christy says

    August 25, 2020 at 9:57 am

    My daughter made this for me for my birthday yesterday. It was delicious! and you are right – I could only eat about 1/4th of it! But it only made one 4-inch layer that was about 1-1.5 inches thick.. It was a bit dense – what could we do differently so it actually creates 2 layers? She used almond flour but everything else was per your instructions.TIA

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    • Carolyn says

      August 25, 2020 at 11:20 am

      She should have split it up, as it allows the layers to rise more. Also… did she use the protein powder?

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  46. Holli Krebs says

    December 26, 2020 at 11:56 pm

    This is probably the best cake I’ve ever had. I have made it for three birthdays and it’s a hit and makes me look good but I tell them it’s your recipe. Thank you

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    • Carolyn says

      December 27, 2020 at 9:49 am

      That’s lovely to hear!

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  47. Holli Krebs says

    December 27, 2020 at 12:05 am

    Oh yah, I made the whole cake version of course for birthdays. Thanks so much for your recipes.

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