🍫 Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cake – Rich, Moist & Naturally Delicious
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8 slices | Difficulty: Medium
Introduction
Indulge in this Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cake — a rich, moist, and naturally gluten-free dessert that’s perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or weekend indulgence. Made with fine almond flour, premium cocoa powder, and high-quality dark chocolate, this cake delivers an irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture with a deep chocolate flavor. Whether you follow a gluten-free lifestyle or just love decadent desserts, this recipe will quickly become a favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Gluten-Free – Made entirely without wheat flour.
- Moist & Rich – Thanks to almond flour and dark chocolate.
- Easy to Make – Simple steps, no complicated techniques.
- Customizable – Perfect with different toppings and flavors.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 200g almond flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 100g unsalted butter
- 120g brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan.
- Melt dark chocolate and butter together over a double boiler. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Stir in the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.
- Gently fold in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before slicing. Dust with cocoa powder or top with fresh berries.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Garnish with toasted almond flakes for extra crunch.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for added indulgence.
Tips & Variations
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for deeper flavor.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
- Top with fresh raspberries for a fruity contrast.
Nutrition (Per Slice)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 15 g
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