Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 0.25 cup Hot Water
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Oil (Vegetable/Sunflower Seed/Grapeseed)
- 0.5 cup Sugar (I use Pure Cane Sugar)
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract/Paste
- 0.75 cup Almond Flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Dark Chocolate Chips (I use 60%)
- 1 Tablespoon Powdered Sugar
- 1, zested Orange
Directions
A decadent, gluten free chocolate cake with amount flour for a light and tender crumb.
This easy, one bowl cake recipe comes together quickly with a rich chocolate flavor.
Even though it does not snow in Florida, I think of cold white days when the holidays approach.
I grew up in Germany and loved watching the snow flakes pass by my window in the winter.
Well enough about that…this gluten free and decadent chocolate cake gives me all the winter feels!
I’m using almond flour for structure and that nutty bite.
Store bough almond flours are great but you can also buy raw almonds then pulse them in a food processor until it resembles a fine flour.
It’s still a moist cake and I recommend adding good quality, dark chocolate chips as well.
You can also use a bar of chocolate and chop it using a serrated knife.
Dark chocolate can be very nutritious, when eaten in moderation.
It is a good source of antioxidants, may improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, could improve brain function, and more!
After it comes out of the oven, the cake cools for 10 minutes then is dusted with powdered sugar and the zest of an orange.
The orange zest adds a pop of color as well as a zesty aroma.
Please leave your review for this recipe in the comment section.
Steps
1 Done | Make the Melted Chocolate and Frosty EggsPreheat your oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the cocoa powder and hot water until it looks like melted chocolate. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 whole eggs and the oil. I recommend sunflower seed or grape seed oil. Whisk using a regular or electric mixer until pale and frothy. See above image. |
2 Done | Finish The Cake BatterNext, add the sugar and vanilla and whisk to combine. Now add the chocolate mixture and whisk to combine. Add the almond flour, baking powder and salt and mix well. Since there is no gluten you can mix until your arm falls off! Be sure the batter is clump free. Lastly, add the chocolate chip and whisk once more. |
3 Done | Prepare Your Cake TinI highly recommend using a spring for for easy removal. This cake is thin but very rich. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of your tin with oil and line the bottom with parchment paper, then dust with a little cocoa powder and tap off any excess. Pour the batter into your tin and if needed, move the chocolate chips around to spread them evenly throughout the batter. |
4 Done | Bake The CakeTo ensure even baking as well as prevent any possible leakage, wrap some aluminum foil around the spring form. Bake the cake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out mostly dry. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes then using a butter knife, go around the edges before loosing the spring form. |
5 Done | Decorate The CakeOnce the spring form has been removed, allow the cake to cool for another 10 minutes then dust with powdered sugar and the zest of 1 orange. |
6 Done | ServeThis cake makes 6-8 slices and can be kept covered in your kitchen in a cool and dry spot for up to 3 days. |
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Love all those process photos. This looks delicious!
Chocolate is my love language. And that orange zest sprinkle is perfection!
When I saw this cake on IG, I couldn’t wait to see the recipe! Love that addition of orange zest, too!
That is super easy! Thanks for the step by step! definitely want to try this!
LOVE that orange zest in there!!! I love, love, love chocolate + orange and how can you go wrong with cake?!
How gorgeous is this cake! Love that it’s gluten free and that orange zest is gorgeous.
This cake looks so delicious – I wish I had a slice of it right now.
This looks and sounds just fantastic! I’m going to try it soon.
Orange and chocolate is a wonderful combination. Love that zest on top!
I may need to make this, this weekend! It looks divine! Chocolate and orange are the perfect combination!
Oh, my belly needs this cake in it. Perfect for the holidays!
Ooooo you had me at orange zest! What a beautiful cake!! We’d definitely eat that in my home!!
Love the orange zests in chocolate cake! It’s so pretty too.
Thank you for the delicious gluten free dessert! I love sweet treats but it’s hard to find something this delicious without the gluten!
Way to go with the zesty recipe!!!