Chocolate almond cake (dairy and gluten free)
 
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Recipe type: Sweet treats
Ingredients:
  • 225gms almonds
  • ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 150 ml coconut oil melted
  • ⅔ cup cacao powder
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • 3tbsp coconut flour
Method:
  1. Line a 20cm springform tin baking paper and preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius.
  2. Add your almonds to the food processor and pulse until of a flour consistency. Don't blend for too long or you will end up with almond butter.
  3. In a medium sized bowl add the grounded almonds, salt and coconut sugar and mix.
  4. In a large bowl add eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract and the coconut oil. Whisk them lightly.
  5. In a small bowl then add cacao powder and boiling water. Mix until there is no lumps.
  6. Add the cacao liquid to the egg mixture. Whisk gently.
  7. Add the almond mixture into the large bowl with the other ingredients and mix using a wooden spoon.
  8. Add coconut flour and gently mix again.
  9. Pour mixture into the lined tin and bake for approx 65 - 70 mins. To check if the cake is cooked, use a skewer test or check that it is firm in the middle of the cake.
  10. Allow the cake to cook for 10 minutes in the pan before removing gently and letting it cool completely on a rack before cutting.
Recipe by Planning With Kids at https://planningwithkids.com/2014/04/07/chocolate-almond-cake-dairy-and-gluten-free/