Keto Dirt Cake Chocolate Layered Dessert (Print)

Chocolate layers with whipped cream and almond crumble topping

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate "Dirt" Crumble

01 - 1 ¼ cups almond flour
02 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - ⅓ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
04 - ¼ cup melted unsalted butter
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Pudding Layer

06 - 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
07 - ¼ cup heavy cream
08 - ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
09 - ½ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
10 - ⅛ tsp xanthan gum
11 - ¼ tsp instant espresso powder
12 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Whipped Cream Layer

13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14 - 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
15 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. In a bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, melted butter, and salt. Stir until crumbly. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely. Break into fine crumbs.
02 - In a saucepan, whisk together almond milk, heavy cream, cocoa powder, sweetener, xanthan gum, and espresso powder. Place over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled and thickened for at least 1 hour.
03 - Using an electric mixer, whip heavy cream, sweetener, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
04 - In a glass dish or individual jars, layer half the chocolate crumble at the base. Spread half the pudding over the crumbs, then half the whipped cream. Repeat layers, finishing with the remaining crumble on top to resemble "dirt." Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the nostalgic joy of dirt cake from childhood without the sugar crash that follows
  • The chocolate almond crumble adds this incredible crunch that takes it from good to cant stop eating it
02 -
  • The pudding really does need that full hour in the fridge to thicken properly, or you will end up with chocolate soup instead of layers
  • Let the crumble cool completely before assembling, otherwise it will melt into the pudding and you lose that distinct dirt texture
03 -
  • Toast the almond flour slightly in a dry pan before adding other ingredients for an even deeper, nuttier flavor
  • Freeze the mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes before whipping cream for faster, fluffier results

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