Best Easy Keto Hazelnut Cake Recipe with Chocolate Topping

Easy Flourless Low Carb Hazelnut Cake with Chocolate Topping

This keto hazelnut cake is rich, moist, and easy to make. If you want a simple low carb cake that feels comforting and homemade, this recipe is a great one to keep. The texture is soft, the hazelnut flavor is deep and nutty, and the chocolate topping adds the perfect finish.

Unlike a traditional nut cake, this keto hazelnut cake is made without flour and without added sugar. Ground hazelnuts create a moist crumb, while almond milk, eggs, and melted butter keep the cake soft and satisfying. The result is a simple keto hazelnut cake that works well for everyday baking, coffee time, or a cozy dessert.

This cake is also a great choice if you are looking for a low carb hazelnut cake, a flourless hazelnut cake, or a gluten free hazelnut cake with very little effort. It is simple, comforting, and full of flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

This keto hazelnut cake works so well because the ingredients are simple and balanced.

Ground hazelnuts give the cake its rich flavor and naturally soft texture. Eggs help bind everything together, while melted butter adds moisture and richness. Almond milk keeps the batter easy to mix, and a little cinnamon and vanilla give the cake a warm and comforting flavor. The chocolate topping makes this keto hazelnut cake feel even more special.

The result is:

• low carb
• keto friendly
• gluten free
• flourless
• sugar free
• rich and moist
• easy to make
• perfect with coffee

What I Love About This Recipe

What I love most about this keto hazelnut cake is how easy it is to make with basic ingredients. There is no complicated method, no flour, and no long prep. You simply mix the dry ingredients, add the wet ingredients, bake the cake, and finish it with chocolate once it has cooled.

I also love that this keto hazelnut cake feels like a real homemade treat. The hazelnuts give it such a rich and comforting flavor, and the chocolate topping turns it into a dessert that feels special without being difficult.

Another reason this cake stands out is that it fits so many occasions. You can serve it as an easy weekend bake, enjoy it with coffee in the afternoon, or make it as a simple low carb dessert when you want something sweet but still keto friendly.

Ingredients for Keto Hazelnut Cake

To make this keto hazelnut cake, you need:

• 400 g ground hazelnuts or about 4 cups
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 80 g erythritol stevia blend or another keto sweetener or about 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup depending on the sweetener
• 1 heaped teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 70 g melted butter or 5 tablespoons
• 3 large eggs
• 200 g unsweetened almond milk or about 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon

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For the Topping

• sugar free chocolate, melted

How to Make Keto Hazelnut Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C top and bottom heat or 350°F. Grease a small cake pan, about 18 cm or 7 inches.
2. Add the ground hazelnuts, baking powder, keto sweetener, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
3. Add the melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and almond milk. Mix everything well until a smooth batter forms.
4. Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. You can also use a slightly larger pan if you want a flatter cake.
5. Bake for about 45 minutes. Check with a skewer or cake tester to make sure the center is done.
6. Let the cake cool completely before slicing or adding the topping.
7. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle or spread the melted sugar free chocolate over the top.
8. Let the topping set, then slice the cake into 12 pieces and serve.

Nutrition Information and Net Carbs

Estimated for the whole cake, cut into 12 slices.

Per Slice

• Calories: 288 kcal
• Fat: 27 g
• Protein: 7.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 2.3 g
• Net carbs: 2.3 g

Important Tips for the Best Keto Hazelnut Cake

• Let the cake cool fully before adding the chocolate topping
• Use finely ground hazelnuts for the best texture
• Do not overbake, or the cake may turn dry
• A slightly larger pan will give you a flatter cake
• Use unsweetened almond milk to keep the carbs low
• Let the chocolate set before slicing for a cleaner finish

Storage Instructions

• Store the cake in an airtight container
• Keep it at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 4 days
• Let it sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving if chilled
• You can also freeze individual slices

Frequently Asked Questions

Is keto hazelnut cake keto friendly?

Yes. This keto hazelnut cake is low in carbs and made with keto friendly ingredients. Each slice has about 2.3 g net carbs.

Is keto hazelnut cake gluten free?

Yes. This keto hazelnut cake is made without wheat flour, so it is naturally gluten free as long as your other ingredients are also gluten free.

Can I make keto hazelnut cake without the chocolate topping?

Yes. The cake tastes great on its own, but the chocolate topping adds a richer dessert style finish.

Can I use another nut instead of hazelnuts?

You can, but then it will no longer be a true keto hazelnut cake. Hazelnuts give this recipe its classic rich and nutty flavor.

Is this a flourless hazelnut cake?

Yes. This recipe is a flourless hazelnut cake because it uses ground hazelnuts instead of regular flour.

Final Thoughts

This keto hazelnut cake is one of those easy recipes that feels simple but turns out so well. It is rich, moist, nutty, and topped with just enough chocolate to make it feel like a proper dessert. If you want a low carb hazelnut cake that is easy to bake and full of flavor, this recipe is a great choice.

It is especially nice for fall and winter baking, coffee breaks, or anytime you want a flourless cake that still feels satisfying. With only 2.3 g net carbs per slice, this keto hazelnut cake fits beautifully into a low carb lifestyle.

If you also love bright citrus desserts, be sure to try my keto lemon cake recipe for another easy low carb treat.

If you want more background, this official NCBI guide to low carbohydrate diet and net carbs is a helpful resource.

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