Keto Hershey's Chocolate Flaxseed Cake

My keto chocolate flaxseed cake recipe is the perfect way to add more fiber and nutrition while on a low-carb keto diet. Personally, I'm always looking for delicious ways to add more fiber content while doing keto.

It's rich, tender, and deeply chocolatey, yet made with simple low-carb ingredients that help keep carbs in check.

Flaxmeal on its own isn't the most appetizing food to embrace, but when it's coupled with chocolate, well, it's a whole other thing. 

Flaxseed meal is the secret ingredient in this cake. It adds a naturally nutty flavor, plenty of fiber, and a soft crumb that works beautifully in keto baking. When combined with cocoa powder and a touch of instant coffee, the chocolate flavor intensifies.

If you are looking for a way to add more Omega-3 to your keto diet, my low-carb chocolate flaxseed cake may be the solution you've been looking for.

If you can't consume nut or wheat flour, golden flaxseed meal could be your flour. This makes a rich, moist chocolate cake. It's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and keto-friendly.

Top with a powdered confectioner's sugar substitute instead of frosting for ease.

If you prefer a more classic chocolate cake, then make sure you check out my Keto Hershey's Chocolate Cake or my Keto Chocolate Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Visit our complete collection of Keto Cake Recipes for delicious options.

Why You'll Love This Keto Chocolate Flaxseed Cake

• Deep chocolate flavor enhanced with cocoa powder and coffee
• High in fiber thanks to the flaxseed meal
• Naturally gluten-free and sugar-free
• Simple pantry ingredients that are easy to find
• Perfect for meal prep since it stores well in the refrigerator or freezer

Ingredients Needed

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• Coconut oil
• Hershey's cocoa powder
• Instant coffee
• Golden flaxseed meal measured and sifted)
• Coconut flour
• Baking soda
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Eggs, room temperature
• Vanilla extract
• Granulated sugar substitute
• Almond milk or coconut milk
• Water
• Confectioners sugar substitute for topping

Omega-3 is considered to be a healthy fat that's been shown to have heart-healthy effects. And for that reason alone, this girl is always looking to add more of it to her diet.

Flaxmeal also has lignans, which are high in antioxidants. Another benefit is that it's high in both soluble and insoluble fiber. Again, adding more fiber to your keto diet just makes sense.

Recent studies suggest that flaxseed might be able to protect us against certain diseases.

Not only is flaxseed good for us, but it's an inexpensive keto baking option. 

Flaxseed Chocolate Cake

Only golden flaxseed meal should be used when making this keto chocolate cake. Regular flaxseed meal is too heavy and will produce an inferior crumb.

If you do not use golden flaxseed meal, your cake will be gummy, which is not what you want.

Although this cake is primarily made of golden flaxseed meal, I also add two tablespoons of coconut flour to enhance the texture of the cake.

That little bit of coconut flour really makes a difference, so do not skip using it.

I made this flaxseed chocolate cake with coconut oil so that it could be a dairy-free option.

However, if you can do dairy, I encourage you to use ½ cup of melted unsalted butter instead. The butter helps intensify the rich Hershey's cocoa flavor.

How To Make This Chocolate Keto Flaxseed Cake

Start by preheating the oven and preparing your baking pan. A 9-inch round cake pan or a 9x9 square pan works well for this recipe. Lightly grease the pan so the cake releases easily once baked.

In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the cocoa powder and instant coffee until smooth.

This mixture helps to intensify the chocolate flavor. Set the mixture aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients by mixing together the sifted flaxseed meal, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Sifting the flaxseed meal helps create a lighter cake texture.

Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and sugar substitute until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Slowly add the melted coconut oil and cocoa mixture to the eggs and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

Next, gradually add the dry flaxseed mixture to the batter, beating on low speed until everything is evenly combined. Pour in the almond milk or coconut milk along with the water and mix until a smooth batter forms.

Allow the batter to rest for about five minutes. This short resting period helps the flaxseed and coconut flour absorb moisture and slightly thicken the batter. Then stir again and pour batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the flax cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before dusting the surface with a sugar-free confectioners sweetener for a simple, elegant presentation.

Storage Tips

This cake keeps very well, making it a great option for preparing ahead.

• Store the cake covered in the fridge for several days.
• For longer storage, freeze individual slices so you always have a quick keto dessert ready.
• Allow frozen slices to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

The Best Sugar-Substitutes For This Sugar-Free Chocolate Flaxseed Cake

I have several options when it comes to which sweetener you can use in this recipe. I really like Lakanto Monk Fruit because the texture is spot on and because there is barely any aftertaste.

I'm also partial to Swerve, an erythritol oligosaccharides blend. It mostly has erythritol, but oligosaccharides are prebiotic plant fibers that help give it structure. 

Some people prefer the stevia- and erythritol-based brand Pyure in baked goods.

However, I find that chocolate and stevia do not play well together and generally produce a greater aftertaste. This is because cocoa is already bitter and can further magnify the aftertaste. 

So, I wouldn't recommend this recipe unless you're familiar with it and it's not an issue for you. If you go this route, make sure you use only half the amount called for in this recipe since it is doubly sweet.

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

I know not everyone would agree with me here, and I respect that, but in my book, it's still better than regular sugar.

When it comes to choosing the powdered sweetener to top the cake, you will have to use a confectioner's sugar substitute. Both Lakanto and Swerve have great ones.

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