Avocado Chocolate Cake
Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert? Try avocado chocolate cake! This unique recipe uses avocado for moisture and healthy fats, resulting in a rich, fudgy cake. Plus, you can't even taste the avocado! Whether you're gluten-free, vegan, or seeking a healthier dessert, there's an avocado chocolate cake recipe for you. Check out some below to get started!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) flour (I used GF - see notes)
- 5/8 cups (125 g) organic cane sugar or coconut sugar
- 1.7 oz (50 g) vegan chocolate (I used unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup (40 g) cocoa powder (I used Dutch-processed, unsweetened)
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground coffee (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare chia eggs by combining 2 tbsp of ground chia seeds with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of water in a small bowl, then set the mixture aside.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C). Line the bottom of a 7-inch (18 cm) springform with parchment paper and lightly grease the interior.
- Smoothly blend the wet ingredients (avocado, coconut milk, vanilla extract) in a food processor. Then, introduce the chia egg mixture and pulse three times for a perfect fusion.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ones using a spatula until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Begin by pouring the cake batter into the springform and bake it in the oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick emerges clean. After allowing it to cool, you can optionally prepare a delicious chocolate ganache.
- Combine chocolate and nut butter in a medium bowl, then set it over a saucepan of hot water. Stir occasionally until melted. Pour the ganache onto the chocolate cake and refrigerate for 25-30 minutes. Slice and indulge!