1stickof salted butter[113 g], at room temperature, plus extra for greasing the pan
1cupof almond flour[100 g]
¾cupof cocoa powderunsweetened, [52 g]
½cupErythritol/Sucralose sweetener(Or equivalent sugar (see notes)
1teaspoonof baking powder[3 g]
1teaspoonof xantham gum[2 g], see notes
A pinch of salt
3eggmedium, medium, [165 g]
1teaspoonof vanilla extract(whichever one you have)
Instructions
Step 1: Get readu
Beforehand: Heat oven to 300º F [150 ºC].Grease a bread loaf pan with some butter. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In the mixing bowl or mixer bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa, sweetener, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.Sift to remove any clumps.
Step 3: Combine wet ingredients
Add butter, and eggs, and pour in vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Mix
Combine with a wire whisk or mixer until you have a smooth batter (3 to 5 minutes). It will be a bit on the dry side, compared to other cake batters, that's fine.
Step 5: Bake
Scoop into the baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.