Low Carb Candy Cane Chocolate Cake Squares
These low carb Candy Cane Chocolate Cake Squares are the ultimate holiday treat! Moist, fudgy chocolate cake with a refreshing sugar-free candy cane twist—perfect for Christmas parties or a cozy night in. They’re diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, and so easy to make.
Servings: 16 Squares
Calories: 247kcal
Cost: $10
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- ¼ cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup sugar free chocolate chips melted and slightly cooled
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream 35%
- ½ cup sugar free crushed candy canes or peppermint candy for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients for the cake.1 cup almond flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute, ¼ cup Cocoa Powder, 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and mix with a rubber spatula until combined.3 large eggs, ¾ cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Melt the sugar-free chocolate chips in the microwave in two 30-second bursts, stirring between each.½ cup sugar free chocolate chips
- Pour the melted chocolate into the batter and mix until fully blended.
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Spread the batter evenly into the pan using a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
- While the cake is baking, beat cream cheese and half the powdered sweetener in a bowl until smooth.4 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- In another bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, the rest of the powdered sweetener, and vanilla until thick. Combine with the cream cheese mixture and beat again to remove lumps.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream 35%, ¼ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- Once the cake is cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sprinkle with crushed sugar-free candy canes. (Watch the video for more detailed visual instructions).½ cup sugar free crushed candy canes or peppermint candy
- For a snack, cut the cake into 16 smaller squares for bite-sized portions. If you’re serving it as a dessert, cut it into 9 larger squares for a more generous treat. Either way, these cake squares are sure to satisfy!
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Notes
Be patient and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to avoid the frosting melting.
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Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
