Chocolate Cake
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • ¾ cup hazelnut oil
  • ¾ cup cacao
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (vegan) *optional
  • 2 Tbsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp xanthium gum
  • ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prep the cake tins. Note: If making a multi layer cake cut out a circle of parchment paper to go in the bottom of the tin, this will help the cake release more easily once baked.
  3. Mix dry ingredients together in one bowl (minus chocolate chips if adding); then mix the wet ingredients together in another bowl. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, folding in the chocolate chips (if using) last.
  4. Pour into the cake tin(s) and evenly distribute the batter.
  5. Bake at 350 for 32-35 minutes, or to test for doneness stick a toothpick in the center and when it comes out clean your cake should be done.
Notes
For the date frosting: In 1 cup of boiling water mix in ½ cup cocoa powder and ¼ cup honey or maple syrup or agave. Pour mixture into Vitamix and add 2 cups of dates, 2 Tbsp of vanilla and ⅛ tsp of salt. Blend and chill for approximately 3 hours.
Recipe by 1 Happy Healthy Family at https://1happyhealthyfamily.com/chocolate-cake-an-easter-surprise/