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mini chocolate peppermint cakes

Mini Flourless Chocolate Cakes with Peppermint

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: gluten free, Low Carb
Keyword: cream cheese desserts, keto desserts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 20 cakes
Calories: 121kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
Mini flourless chocolate cakes with peppermint are made with cream cheese for a delicious low carb and gluten free sweet treat.
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Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 4 medium eggs
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • 4 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 4 tablespoons allulose or other low carb sweetener

Peppermint Layer

  • 4 tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ cup cream cheese softened
  • 3 tablespoons allulose or other low carb sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • ¼ teaspoon green food coloring optional

Chocolate Topping

  • 2 oz keto chocolate chips
  • 4 tablespoons cream, heavy or whipping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 190C/375F degrees.

Chocolate Cake

  • In a medium bowl blend the butter and cream cheese.
  • Add the eggs and blend until smooth.
  • Add the cocoa powder and allulose. Mix into a smooth batter.
  • Pour into a mini muffin tray. We use a silicone tray.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the mini cakes are firm.
  • Remove from the oven and set to cool.

Peppermint Layer

  • In a medium bowl, blend the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the peppermint and a drop of the green food coloring (if you are using it). Mix until you have an even color.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on top of the mini chocolate cakes.

Chocolate Layer

  • Place the chocolate in a small bowl and heat the cream gently. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it melt for a couple of minutes.
  • Stir the cream mixture until the chocolate and melted. Allow to slightly cool.
  • Spoon over the mint layer and chill until you are ready to serve.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 20 mini cakes
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cake | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 0.5g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g