Easy Keto Ding Dongs
Indulge in these delicious keto-friendly Ding Dongs, featuring a rich chocolate cake, creamy filling, and a luscious ganache. A perfect low-carb treat!
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Wire Rack
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
For the Cakes
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 2/3 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 3 large Eggs
For the Filling
- 5 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioner's Sugar Substitute
For the Ganache
- 1/2 cup Keto Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to a comfortable 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Cake Batter: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine all the cake ingredients. Blend them together until your batter is wonderfully smooth and uniform.
- Fill the Muffin Tin: Make sure your muffin tin is well-greased, or use silicone cupcake liners for easy removal. Fill each section almost to the top with your delicious cake batter.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the tin into your preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a cake comes out clean. Let them cool completely on a wire rack – this is important for the next steps!
- Prepare for Filling: Once cooled, gently remove the cakes from the muffin tin and turn them upside down.
- Create the Core: Using a small, sharp knife, carefully cut a circular section from the very center of the bottom of each cake. Gently press the inside down slightly with your finger. Trim the excess cake from the removed piece, keeping the small 'cap' to put back later.
- Whip the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and Swerve until the mixture is light and delightfully fluffy.
- Fill 'em Up: Pipe this creamy filling generously into the hollowed-out centers of each cake. Once filled, gently place the reserved cake caps back on top.
- Make the Ganache: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the keto chocolate chips and ¼ cup heavy whipping cream. Heat this mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until it's completely melted and perfectly smooth.
- Coat with Chocolate: Spoon this luscious chocolate ganache over the top of each filled cake, letting it drip down the sides for that classic Ding Dong look.
- Chill & Serve: Place your beautiful Ding Dongs in the refrigerator until the ganache has set. Then, they're ready to be savored!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Net Carbs: 7g
- Total Carbs: N/A
- Fats: N/A
- Protein: N/A
