There have been many days that I passed on cake at parties and not because I was depriving myself but because I’m not a huge cake eater (but give me ALL the frosting!). I decided it was about time to tackle a Paleo Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Frosting for the cake lovers in my family and happy I did because this here, turned out so good!
For me, cake is just the accompaniment for frosting. I was the girl who scraped it off the cake – little by little and savored each lick while the cake sat on my plate untouched and bare. I couldn’t believe the person who scraped off the frosting and left that to the side, while eating every last crumb of the cake! I’d make the perfect pair with that person, to switch plates and eat our favorite parts.
This Paleo Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Frosting isn’t the exception. I don’t like cake so I still just eat the frosting! I actually doubled the frosting batch so I could grab a spoonful any time I felt like it. That said, I got all the thumbs up for the cake! I did eat a piece so I could test out the flavor and texture and I will admit, it’s pretty freakin’ good! The frosting however, isn’t your traditional frosting – there’s a hidden gem that gives it the creaminess that I love. Don’t shy away when you see what’s in it! I even had my skeptical hubby tell me that it’s good so you must give it a try. This chocolate frosting makes me feel so much better about grabbing a spoonful when I know that I’m not freaking out my body with tons of sugar and no nutritional value what-so-ever.
When I first started this blog, I made a Single Serve Flourless Chocolate Cake and I’m not gonna lie – I love this cake! It’s more “fudgy”, if you will since there’s no flour. I linked it here but as I grabbed the link for the recipe, I have to laugh at the photo. Not that I’m any better at being a food photographer but at least I don’t have my Instagram handle running across my photos anymore! LOL. I think I’ll make this recipe again so I can reshoot the photo! Oh my – but I digress. This particular recipe is single serve and made in minutes in the microwave so it’s perfect for a last minute chocolate craving you might have.
So for your next birthday party, get together or ‘just because’, I highly suggest making this Paleo Chocolate Cake w/Chocolate Frosting! I haven’t done this yet but I’m eager to try making two cakes, doubling the frosting and making a 2-layer cake with frosting in the middle! Who doesn’t love the reason to get more frosting in every bite? If you happen to make it 2-layer, let me know! I need to try it but if you get to it before I do, I’d love to see photos so tag me in pics or comment here! Either way, happy baking!
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup light flavored olive oil
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Coconut oil for wiping on cake pan
- 3 tbsp chopped dark chocolate bar for topping (I use 85% dark chocolate)
- 1 small avocado
- 1/3 cup coconut cream
- 3+ tbsp honey
- 3 heaping tbsp dark cocoa powder
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients by whisking to incorporate.
- In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients together and slowly pour into dry ingredient bowl, to combine.
- Wipe coconut oil on bottom and sides of round springform pan (I like the springform pan because the cake comes out easier - but if you don't have one, use cocoa powder to dust over the coconut oil in a round cake pan for easy removal).
- Bake for 35 min. at 350 degrees.
- While cake is in oven, prepare the frosting.
- Smash avocados & mix all in ingredients bowl to combine.
- Using an immersion blender or handheld mixer, whip up to a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Place in refrigerator to somewhat harden up for 15 minutes. Set out a few minutes on counter before spreading on cake or cupcakes.
- When cake is done, let it cool on cooling rack. When cooled, remove from pan and spread room temp chocolate frosting on and around cake.
- Enjoy!
Paleo Chocolate cake and frosting
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