Serious Eats Gluten-free Chocolate Cake Recipe Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Gluten-free Chocolate Cake Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Gluten-free Chocolate Cake Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 120 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 389
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 96mg
Sodium: 275mg
Total Carbohydrates: 51g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 32g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 56mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 158mg Vitamin A: 50mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons white rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (natural or Dutch process)
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons milk or coffee
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, optional
  • confectioners' sugar, optional

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)