Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and baking soda until well mixed.
- In another bowl, combine the applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in their pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. For a richer flavor, consider adding espresso powder to enhance the chocolate taste. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.