Lisa's Chocolate Almond Butter Cake (Gluten Free!)

By nnlester

Ingredients

• Cake Ingredients:
• 1 cup almond butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, plus some for greasing the pan
• 1/2 cup grade B maple syrup
• 1/2 cup cacao powder
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 tsp vanilla powder)
• 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• Chocolate Fudge Sauce Ingredients:
• 1 cup full fat coconut milk
• 1/3 cup cacao powder
• 9 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or 1/4 tsp vanilla powder)
• Pinch of sea salt

Details

Servings 12
Adapted from annmariegianni.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and process until smooth.

Pour the cake batter into your pan and spread evenly.

Directions:

After your dates have soaked, add all of your ingredients into your food processor or blender. Process or blend until the mixture is of a creamy consistency.

Putting it all together:

Liberally spread the Chocolate Fudge Sauce on top of a piece of Chocolate Almond Butter Cake. Top with fresh berries and/or sliced bananas. For added zing, sprinkle a pinch of Ceylon cinnamon on top. Slowly savor each bite with a huge smile on your face.