Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe

Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• ½ cup almond butter (creamy store-bought brand)
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoon maple syrup
• ½ cup organic pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup organic raw cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using parchment paper, line an 8" cast iron skillet.
2. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl, and using an electric mixer, mix for several minutes in well mixed. You can also mix in a bowl with a wooden spoon or spatula if desired. If you go this route, you should probably whisk the almond flour to get out all the lumps and then add the remaining ingredients.
3. Pour batter into prepared cast iron skillet and smooth batter.
4. Bake for 25-27 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before icing/frosting.

Ganache

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
• 6 Tablespoons coconut cream (this is the cream from a can of full-fat coconut)
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

1. Open a can of organic coconut milk, scoop the cream, save the water for smoothies. Place the coconut cream in a saucepan and melt over medium heat.
2. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. I like to use a glass mixing bowl.
3. Pour the melted coconut cream over the chocolate chips to melt. Mix the chocolate chips and coconut cream together until smooth.
4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5. You can use the ganache icing now or let sit for a few minutes. As it sits, it gets slightly harder. Use when it meets your consistency requirements.