THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE

dessert
Written By Flóra Szalai

THE ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE CAKE

This is the only chocolate cake you’ll need in your life. It’s made with whole, natural ingredients, to satisfy you in more ways than one. The cake is light but rich, topped with an indulgent chocolate frosting and sweet tangy raspberries. 


Prep Time: 30 min
Chill Time: 30 min
Bake Time: 30 min

INGREDIENTS

CAKE INGREDIENTS

  • 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp warm water)

  • 80g coconut oil (melted) or light olive oil

  • 100g coconut sugar

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 150g thick Greek-style yoghurt (plant-based)

  • 120g wholemeal spelt flour

  • 30g cocoa powder

  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 2-4 tbsp plant milk (if needed for the batter)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


    CHOCOLATE ICING

  • 250g thick Greek-style yoghurt (plant-based)

  • 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder

  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tbsp almond butter

  • 1-2 tbsp melted dark chocolate

  • Topping: 150-200g raspberries to top the cake

METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 8-inch springform cake tin with baking paper.
2.Prep the flax egg by mixing the ground flax seeds with warm water, set aside.
3. In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa, baking powder, bicarb and salt.
4. In another large bowl, whisk oil, coconut sugar and maple syrup together, until it forms a caramel-like texture. Takes a couple of minutes to achieve this.
5. Then, add flax eggs, yoghurt and vanilla. Mix well. Fold in the flour mixture until combined.
4. Transfer the batter into the cake tin, use a spatula to even the top.
5. Bake for 30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
6. Meawhile, prep the icing by mixing all ingredients for it in a bowl. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely, before removing from the tin, topping with the icing and raspberries.

  • Per Slice (if cut into 8 slices)

    • Calories: ~298 kcal

    • Protein: ~6.4g

    • Carbohydrates: ~32g

    • Fibre: ~6.4g

    • Fat: ~15 g

    • Iron: ~2.4 mg

    • Calcium: ~100 mg

    • Potassium: 380 mg

    • Magnesium: ~ 80 mg

    • Zinc: ~1.5 mg

    • Vitamin C: ~11mg

    • Vitamin E ~1.8mg

    All values are an estimate.

These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.

Flóra Szalai
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