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The Healthiest Chocolate Cake

Nutritious ingredients come together in this recipe, making this a guilt-free chocolate cake that is naturally gluten-free, low carb and keto-friendly!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: almonds, banana, cake, chocolate, gluten-free, healthiest chocolate cake, healthy, keto-friendly, low carb, no refined sugar
Servings: 8

Equipment

  • 1 cake pan
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 Measuring cup
  • 1 measuring spoon
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1l3 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp Baking soda
  • 2 Bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 4 oz Applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/4 cup Honey plus a bit more for garnish
  • Raspberries
  • Oil or cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use cooking spray or oil to grease pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the bananas and then add the applesauce and pumpkin until well combined. Add in egg and mix well together.
  • In a larger bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder and baking soda. Add in the wet ingredients from the medium bowl and mix all ingredients well. Next, add in the honey and mix batter well until fully combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • For fruit garnish, melt a small amount of honey in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds. Brush honey on top of cake and then place fruit on top as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

You can purchase your heart-shaped pan from Amazon.