Keto Dirt Cake (Print Page)
Creamy chocolate pudding layered with whipped cream and almond crumble topping
# What You 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 tsp xanthan gum
11 - 1/4 tsp instant espresso powder
12 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Whipped Cream Layer
13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
15 - 1/2 tsp 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 8-10 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 if using. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 3-4 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 creamy, chocolatey comfort of classic dirt cake without the sugar crash or guilt
- The layers come together faster than you might expect for something so impressive looking
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- The xanthan gum might seem like an unusual ingredient, but it's absolutely crucial for getting that proper pudding texture without cornstarch
- Room temperature pudding layers much more smoothly over the whipped cream, so don't rush the chilling step
03 -
- Toast your almond flour in a dry pan for a few minutes before using if you want an even deeper, nuttier flavor in the crumble
- A sprinkle of sea salt over the final chocolate dirt layer creates that perfect sweet and salty finish restaurant desserts always have