Paleo Chocolate Vegan Cake | Sugar-Free

 

Paleo Chocolate Vegan Cake | Sugar-Free

You'll love this sugar-free vegan cake because it's moist and chocolatey, fluffy and decadent, not too sweet, and easy to make. It can be made gluten-free or pulse-cooked for a healthier option.

 

This paleo chocolate vegan cake is so fluffy and delicious; you will not believe that it is sugar-free and made from just 5 ingredients. It requires no eggs or dairy but is made from almond flour and coconut flour. However, it doesn't have any added sugars at all. The coconut flour gives the cake a slightly sweet taste, but the chocolate flavor comes from the dates.

 

The cake is filled with chocolatey goodness: cocoa powder and unsweetened cocoa powder give it a rich texture. At the same time, pure maple syrup adds sweetness and depth of flavor, which complements the salty flavors of the chia seeds (which won't be too noticeable).

 

The cake has a few steps to make it, so it takes a little time, but all individual steps are very easy and quick. I love making this when I want a special treat that I can feel good about. It's not too sweet, so it won't give you a sweet tooth.

Almond flour and coconut flour are mixed with cocoa powder, pure maple syrup (or honey), and chia seeds. This mixture is then combined with plant-based milk like almond or cashew milk. All of the ingredients come together to create a cake that is both filling and tasty.

Step 1: Combine almond or cashew milk and plant-based milk. If you're vegan, use plant-based milk and if you're gluten-free, use almond milk (or water).

 

Step 2: Add cocoa powder to the mixture. To get a different flavor, you can add unsweetened cocoa powder or regular cocoa powder. I added both to mine!

 

Step 3: Add chia seeds, so the cake is not too dry. Chia seeds are good for you because they have a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, so don't skip them! They have a salty taste which is excellent in recipes like this one because it complements the sweetness from other ingredients like maple syrup or honey.

Tips for making a vegan cake:

Cocoa powder and unsweetened cocoa powder give this chocolate vegan cake a rich texture. However, if you want a lighter, more delicate cake, use regular or Dutch-processed cocoa powder.

There are three steps to making the cake: mix together the dry ingredients (almond flour or coconut flour with cocoa powder), mix up plant-based milk with other ingredients, and combine everything together into one big batter. Lastly fold in chia seeds so that the mixture doesn't crumble apart when you stir it.

The last few minutes of cooking time are crucial as they will determine whether your cake is fluffy or not.