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Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake Bars

ByHannah Peterson

Diabetic-Friendly | Low Carb | Rich & Fudgy

These Chocolate Cake Bars are soft, moist, and topped with a creamy chocolate frosting — all without added sugar. They’re perfect for satisfying a sweet craving while staying low-carb and diabetic-friendly.

🥘 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 bars)

For the Cake

  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • ½ cup powdered sweetener (erythritol/monk fruit)
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

For the Frosting

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup powdered sweetener
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • ½ tsp vanilla

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Batter

In a bowl, mix:

  • Almond flour
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sweetener
  • Baking powder
  • Salt

Add:

  • Eggs
  • Melted butter
  • Almond milk
  • Vanilla

Mix until smooth.

3️⃣ Bake

Pour batter into the pan and bake for 18–22 minutes.

Let cool completely.

4️⃣ Make the Frosting

In a small saucepan, heat:

  • Heavy cream
  • Butter

Stir in cocoa powder and sweetener until smooth.
Add vanilla and let it thicken slightly.

5️⃣ Frost the Cake

Spread frosting over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

Serve with:

  • Fresh berries 🍓
  • Whipped cream
  • Coffee ☕

📊 Nutrition (Per Bar – Approx.)

  • Calories: 180
  • Carbs: 6g
  • Net Carbs: ~3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 15g

⭐ Tip:
For extra richness, add sugar-free chocolate chips into the batter before baking.

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