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Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cake (very low fat and sugar)

Ingredients

Cake

  • 30g (2 tablespoons) butter (melted and cooled slightly)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons instant coffee
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 65g coconut flour
  • 50g cocoa
  • 70g apple sauce (unsweetened)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Drizzle

  • handful of pistachios (or any other nuts) chopped – optional
  • 30g (1/4 cup) dark, good quality chocolate (at least 70%)

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 175°C (350ºF) and grease a small, round cake tin (mine is between 6-7").

  2. Melt the butter and set to one side to cool. Add the instant coffee to one tablespoon of boiling water and mix to dissolve.
  3. Add all ingredients to a food processor and mix until well combined. The batter will be very thick but if you feel it is a little too thick, you can always add a further one tablespoon of milk. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth over the top (you will not get a smooth finish like more traditional cakes, but just try to make it as even as possible).
  4. Bake for around 20-25 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Melt the chocolate and then drizzle over the cake, sprinkling with chopped pistachios for a little colour and decoration. Enjoy!