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Paleo Chocolate Cake With Paleo Chocolate Frosting
On December 14, 2023 by userHere’s a recipe for a Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting. This delicious cake is made without grains, dairy, and refined sugars.
Paleo Chocolate Cake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract.
- Mix Batter:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Add Liquid Ingredients:
- In a separate small bowl, mix together almond milk (or coconut milk) and apple cider vinegar. Add this liquid mixture to the batter and stir until smooth.
- Divide and Bake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Paleo Chocolate Frosting:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut cream, chilled (the solid part from a can of full-fat coconut milk)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Chill Coconut Cream:
- Place the can of coconut milk in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Scoop out the solid coconut cream from the chilled can.
- Whip Frosting:
- In a bowl, whisk together the chilled coconut cream, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of the paleo chocolate frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Decorate the cake with additional toppings like berries or chopped nuts if desired.
- Slice and Enjoy:
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Paleo Chocolate Cake with Paleo Chocolate Frosting!
This paleo chocolate cake is moist, rich, and perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup or honey according to your preference.