This Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting is a rich and decadent show-stopper! Nut-free and dairy-free, this allergy-friendly, paleo, keto chocolate cake will be your trusty healthy chocolate cake recipe. The Chocolate Avocado Frosting has a silky-smooth buttercream texture, without dairy!

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Everyone needs a good chocolate cake recipe in their back pocket.

That’s what this Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake is! Say hello to your new go-to paleo and keto chocolate cake recipe!

Because when you can’t have cake with nuts and want to avoid sugar, gluten, and grains, this is the cake you need.

It’ll become your trusty ol’ standby — the recipe you know works every time.

And, with a decadent Chocolate Avocado Frosting, you can be sure every last crumb of this yummy chocolate cake will get eaten!

A Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, AND Keto Chocolate Cake

I am 100% dairy-free. No butter, no ghee, no sheep’s milk, no goat’s cheese. Zero dairy.

At first, it was hard. I didn’t realize how much I relied on cheese, butter, yogurt, and milk to fill my body. Then, I found replacements and substitutes and it got easier.

Now? I rarely miss dairy.

So, when I created this keto coconut flour chocolate cake recipe, I had to make it dairy-free (no butter) and come up with a frosting that was also dairy-free (no butter, no cream cheese).

It’s also nut-free — so those of you with nut allergies or sensitivities can enjoy every bite of this nut-free keto chocolate cake without fear!

This keto coconut flour chocolate cake cake is also gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, and totally paleo, too!

I love making my recipes as allergy-friendly as possible for my readers. I sure hope you enjoy!

Blender Batter Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake

That’s right — this nut-free keto chocolate cake is made in the blender. You’ll have cakes baking within 10 minutes with this fast and easy method.

I highly recommend investing in a high-speed blender if you don’t have one — I looooooove my BlendTec and it makes the smooooothest cake batters.

I chose coconut flour for this keto chocolate cake because it’s low in carbs, high in fiber, and more allergy-friendly than other keto and paleo flours. (<– Save 10% on my favorite coconut flour with my discount code NOURISHING.)

Since I’ve been limiting my use of almond flour, coconut flour makes the most sense here.

Plus, this fluffy keto chocolate cake is SO nutrient-dense! 

I believe in making every bite count. It’s why I eat keto desserts even though I’m not keto.

This is more than chocolate cake…

With fiber-rich coconut flour, nourishing avocado oil(or coconut oil), and all those eggs, you could feel 100% awesome about serving this cake for breakfast, Momma!

Now, let’s chat about that frosting real quick…

Chocolate Avocado Frosting (dairy-free, nut-free)

Yup, we’re frosting a cake with avocados. And, your picky eaters won’t know the difference!

Trust me on this… It has the beautiful texture and taste of chocolate buttercream.

You need: large, ripe avocados, softened coconut oil, keto sweetener, raw cacao powder, vanilla and salt. (<– Save 10% on my favorite coconut oil and raw cacao powder with my discount code NOURISHING.)

This keto chocolate avocado frosting is made just like a buttercream or cream cheese frosting — nothing complicated here at all. The texture is silky-smooth, pipe-able, and spreadable!

Once your cakes are cool, you’re going to slather this rich and creamy keto chocolate frosting all over your 3-layer cake and par-tay!

Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake + Avocado Chocolate Frosting FAQs

I can’t have coconut. Is there a substitute?

I’ve made this cake as allergy-friendly as possible. Because coconut flour requires more moisture than nut flours or gluten-free flours, I’ve worked with that for this recipe. It’s a coconut flour recipe; plain and simple.

Do I have to use a keto sweetener?

Nope! If you don’t like using keto sweeteners, replace the Dietz Sweet with an equal amount of another granulated sweetener. Coconut sugar is my pick!

What can I sub for the avocado in the frosting?

If you can handle dairy, feel free to make your favorite chocolate buttercream or cream cheese frosting. You could experiment with palm shortening, but I don’t have a specific recipe for that.

I don’t have 6-inch cake pans. What can I use instead?

If you’re not looking to make a layer cake, simply bake in a 9×13 glass pan and frost like a sheet cake. Two 9-inch round cake pans can also be used, but you may bake them longer.

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Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

This Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting is a rich and decadent show-stopper! Nut-free and dairy-free, this allergy-friendly, paleo, keto chocolate cake will be your trusty healthy chocolate cake recipe. The Chocolate Avocado Frosting has the silky-smooth texture of buttercream, without dairy!

CourseDessert

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Cooling Time 30 minutes

Servings 12 slices

Calories 267 kcal

Author Rebecca Hansen

Ingredients

Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake (blender batter) -- makes three 6-inch cakes

• 6largeeggsroom temperature
• 1/2cupavocado oilor melted coconut oil
• 1/2cupcoconut flour
• 1/2cupDietz Sweetor your favorite granulated keto sweetener
• 1/2cupfermented raw cacao powder
• 1-1/2teaspoonsvanilla extract
• 1-1/2teaspoonsbaking powder
• 1/2teaspoonsalt

Chocolate Avocado Frosting -- makes 2 cups

• 3largeripe avocados
• 1/2cupraw cacao powder
• 1/2cuppowdered Dietz Sweetor your favorite granulated sweetener
• 3tablespoonscoconut oilsoft, but not melted
• 1teaspoonvanilla extract
• 1/4teaspoonsalt

Instructions

Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake (blender batter)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease three 6-inch cake pans.

2. Combine the cake ingredients in a high-speed blender in the order listed.

3. Blend until combined.

4. Divide the cake batter evenly among the greased cake pans.

5. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool before frosting.

Chocolate Avocado Frosting

1. Combine the avocados, coconut oil, and sweetener in a food processor or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Process until smooth and fluffy.

2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

3. Spread a bit of frosting on a cake pan and press the first cake layer into the frosting.

4. Spread the top of that cake with about 1/8" of frosting and set the second layer on it. Repeat for the third layer.

5. Use the remaining frosting to cover the cake. If desired, use a piping bag.

6. Store the cake in the fridge until ready to serve. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Avocado Frosting

Amount Per Serving (1 slice)

Calories 267Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 93mg31%

Sodium 196mg9%

Potassium 365mg10%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 0.8g1%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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What’s your trusty chocolate cake recipe?