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Better-for-You Chocolate Ganache Cake
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A decadent, chocolatey and pepperminty cake that's actually healthy? Am I dreaming? Someone pinch me! Seriously - this deliciously healthy cake creation, from Chef Dan Churchill, is a dream come true. It's gluten-free, has zero refined sugar, indulgent flavor, and it's so easy to make at home! Get the recipe for yourself below.
The Recipe
Better-for-You Chocolate Ganache Cake
Prep Time
8 minutes
Total Time
50 minutes
Description
A decadently chocolatey pepperminty cake that's actually healthy? Seriously - this deliciously healthy cake creation from Chef Dan Churchill is a dream come true. Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup White Chocolate Peppermint Super Coffee
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
Ganache:
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- ⅓ cup White Chocolate Peppermint Super Coffee
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, cornstarch, cacao powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Super Coffee, olive oil, maple syrup, and egg. Mix.
- Transfer to a baking mold and cook for 35 minutes at 350F.
- For the ganache, mix the cacao powder, maple syrup, and Super Coffee in a bowl. Pour on top of the cooled cake.
Nutrition
Calories
227
Fat
18.24g
Carbs
12.6g
Protein
6.43g
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