Homemade German Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup granulated erythritol (or preferred keto sweetener)
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

German Chocolate Frosting:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup brown erythritol (or keto brown sweetener)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, baking powder, and salt.
   • In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
   • Mix dry and wet ingredients until smooth.
3. Bake:
   • Divide batter between the pans and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
   • Let cakes cool completely.
4. Prepare the Frosting:
   • In a saucepan, heat heavy cream, butter, and brown sweetener over medium heat until combined.
   • Whisk in egg yolks and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
   • Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool.
5. Assemble & Serve:
   • Place one cake layer on a plate, spread half the frosting.
   • Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining frosting.