Keto Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

If you love classic pound cake but want a version that's keto, low-carb, tree nut-free and gluten-free, this keto coconut flour chocolate chip pound cake is for you.

It has the rich, buttery texture you expect from traditional pound cake but is made with simple low-carb ingredients and sweetened without sugar, so you can enjoy a slice while staying on track.

In fact, I have an entire collection of growing keto pound cakes because, apparently, I can't get enough types of cake!

This recipe was inspired by my keto chocolate chip pound cake that uses a blend of almond flour and coconut flour. I created this version using only coconut flour for those who prefer baking with this grain-free alternative.

If you enjoy baking with coconut flour, be sure to explore our collection of keto coconut flour recipes where you'll find plenty of low-carb, gluten-free treats to try next.

And don't forget to visit our keto cakes page, where you have access to our entire collection of low-carb cakes.

Why You'll Love This Low-Carb Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

• Naturally low-carb and gluten-free
• Made with coconut flour for a grain-free, tree nut-free option
• Rich and moist thanks to cream cheese and sour cream
• Studded with sugar-free chocolate chips
• Easy to make with simple keto pantry ingredients

Whether you're new to keto baking or have been baking low-carb treats for years, this recipe is one you'll make in repeat.

The Ingredients You'll Need:

• Coconut flour
• Unsalted butter, room temperature
• Whole eggs, room temperature
• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Sour cream
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Vanilla extract
• Baking powder
• Sea salt
• Mini sugar-free chocolate chips

How To Make This Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Keto Cake

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Preheat your oven and prepare a 8x4 inch loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper or using loaf pan liners for easy removal. If you prefer, you can grease the pan well with butter and then line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, baking powder, and sea salt and set the mixture aside.

Using a handheld mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute, and vanilla extract together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

This step helps create a tender crumb and evenly distributes the sweetener throughout the batter.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. This helps keep the batter smooth and prevents overmixing.

Once the eggs are fully incorporated, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Stop occasionally to scrape the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.

After the batter comes together, stop using the electric mixer. Gently fold in the sour cream and sugar-free chocolate chips using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.

The batter will be very thick and fluffy, which is completely normal when baking with coconut flour.

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

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Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before slicing so it can fully set.

Storage Tips

Store any leftover pound cake wrapped in cling wrap in the refrigerator for up to five days.

This cake also freezes well, in slices or whole in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

How To Add Chocolate Chips To Pound Cake

Adding sugar-free chocolate chips to this cake is very simple since they are gently folded into the batter at the end.

I chose to use mini chocolate chips so they distribute evenly throughout the loaf, but regular-sized sugar-free chocolate chips work just as well.

Because coconut flour creates a thicker, denser batter, the chips stay suspended in the cake rather than sinking to the bottom like they might in a traditional flour-based cake.

For an extra nice finish, I like to reserve a couple of tablespoons of the chocolate chips and sprinkle them over the top of the loaf right after it comes out of the oven.

It gives the cake a beautiful presentation and highlights the chocolate flavor in every slice.

Tips for Baking with Coconut Flour

Coconut flour behaves very differently from almond flour or traditional wheat flour, so a few simple tips can help ensure success.

• Always measure coconut flour carefully
• Allow the batter to sit briefly so the flour can absorb moisture
• Use ingredients like cream cheese or sour cream to keep the cake moist
• Expect the batter to be thick

These small adjustments make coconut flour baking much easier and lead to consistently great results.

Best Sugar Substitutes

I have a few recommendations regarding which sugar substitute to use for this keto-friendly coconut flour chocolate chip pound cake. If you are a regular on our site, you know I'm a huge fan of Lakanto Monk Fruit.

This is because the texture of Lakanto is spot on since there is barely any aftertaste. It is a monk fruit and erythritol blend.

If you have not given this all-natural sweetener a try, you have no idea what you are missing. 

I love that Lakanto Monk Fruit is all-natural, and it gets its sweetness from antioxidants called mogrosides, instead of fructose or sucrose. And it has zero calories and zero glycemic impact.

That being said, I'm also partial to Swerve, another erythritol blend.

It works well in this keto-friendly pound cake and is a great choice if you are looking for a sugar substitute that has no bitter aftertaste and measures just like sugar.

Swerve is made from ingredients found in select fruits and starchy root vegetables and contains no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or flavors. Like Lankanto, Swerve has a 0% impact on blood sugar.

I know some of you are Stevia fans. If that's you, you can use the stevia and erythritol-based brand Pyure in this recipe.

However, it's important to note that if you are using Pyure, you will want to use half the amount called for in this recipe since it's a much sweeter option.

Lastly, if you cannot easily find a more natural sugar substitute, you can also use Splenda with great success.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Options

When it comes to choosing which chocolate chips to use in this recipe, I personally love Lily's semi-sweet chocolate chips for their lovely chocolate flavor and melting point.

If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, you could also use Lily's dark chocolate chips; either one works beautifully and gives consistent results.

But if you can't get Lily's chocolate, you can also use Hershey's sugar-free chocolate chips. However, in this case, the chocolate flavor is not rich.

Another nice sugar-free option is ChocZero's Dark Chocolate Sugar-free chips. As you can see, you have several options that will keep the carbs low enough for you to enjoy.

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