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Grain-Free Chocolate Cake

Insanely rich and flavorful grain-free Chocolate Cake is amazing for any occasion!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Paleo Chocolate Cake:
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups finely ground almond flour
  • 1/3 cup + 1 TBL arrowroot starch*
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup raw cacao powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Chocolate Ganache:
  • 3 cups dark chocolate chips see note*
  • 5 tablespoons ghee or grass-fed butter

Instructions

Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8-inch spring form pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add all ingredients for the chocolate cake to a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth (avoid over-blending). Pour cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth into an even layer. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave cake in the warm oven another 5 minutes.
  3. Remove cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely, about 1 hour. 
Prepare Chocolate Ganache:
  1. When you're ready to frost the cake, add the chocolate chips and ghee to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20-second increments, stirring well between, until chocolate chips have melted and ganache is well-combined, about 40 to 60 seconds total. 
Assemble the Cake:
  1. Release the chocolate cake from the spring form pan and turn it out onto a cutting board. Use a long, sharp knife to cut the cake in half horizontally (hamburger bun-style). 
  2. Place the bottom half of the cake on a serving plate or cake stand. Pour 1/3 of the chocolate ganache onto the cake and smooth into an even layer. Place top half of the cake on top and pour remaining ganache over the cake and spread evenly over the cake. Allow ganache to cool and harden before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • *Use Paleo Chocolate Chips or chop up your favorite paleo chocolate bars to keep this recipe entirely dairy-free and refined sugar-free
  • Paleo Chocolate Chips

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Slice Calories 384kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 29g (45%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 384

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Slice
Calories 384kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 29g 45%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.