Description
A rich chocolate cake made with paleo-friendly ingredients and topped with a light, whipped chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Frosting: 1/2 cup coconut cream, chilled overnight
- For Frosting: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- For Frosting: 1/4 cup maple syrup
- For Frosting: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, scoop the thick cream from the top of the chilled coconut cream can (discard the liquid).
- Beat the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the whipped chocolate frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
- Ensure your coconut cream is very cold for the best frosting results.
- You can use two 6-inch pans for a taller layer cake.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: paleo, chocolate cake, whipped frosting, almond flour, gluten free dessert, dairy free