Keto Dirt Cake Chocolate (Printable Version)
Creamy chocolate layers with whipped cream and crunchy almond crumble topping
# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Dirt Crumble
01 - 1 1/4 cups almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Chocolate Pudding Layer
06 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
07 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
10 - 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
11 - 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder
12 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Whipped Cream Layer
13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
15 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, melted butter, and salt. Stir until crumbly. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely, then break into fine crumbs.
02 - In a saucepan, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetener, xanthan gum, and espresso powder. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled and thickened for at least 1 hour.
03 - Whip heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
04 - In a glass dish or individual jars, layer half the chocolate crumble at the base. Spread half the pudding over the crumbs, then half the whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining crumble on top. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the childhood nostalgia of dirt cake without the sugar crash
- The layered texture combo of crunchy creamy and crumbly is absolutely addictive
02 -
- The pudding needs that full hour in the fridge or your layers will slide together
- Completely cooled crumble tastes better and gives you that authentic dirt texture
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly into both layers
- A sprinkle of sea salt on top intensifies the chocolate flavor