Delicious chocolate almond and oatmeal cake with rich chocolate chips: a moist and tasty treat for any occasion
This delicious chocolate cake made with almond flour and oats is a comforting dessert that combines health and heavenly flavors. Infused with unsweetened cocoa and enriched with melted chocolate, this cake promises a deep, rich chocolate experience. The inclusion of almond milk and a choice of healthy fats like coconut oil or olive oil ensures the cake stays moist while adding subtle complexity to its flavor profile.
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Why you'll love this: Chocolate lovers will appreciate the depth of chocolate flavor achieved through melted chocolate and cocoa powder, making each bite indulgent but not too sweet. Using Eritritol as a sweetener provides guilt-free pleasure, perfect for those watching their sugar intake. Plus, the texture is deliciously moist, thanks to the judicious combination of moist ingredients and the gentle cooking process.
Perfect occasion: This chocolate cake is versatile enough for a variety of occasions, whether it's a casual family gathering, a festive event, or just a personal treat to enjoy with your afternoon coffee. Its rich flavor and moist texture make it a hit at Christmas dinners, birthday parties and even as a thoughtful homemade gift during the holiday season.
Decorating Tips: replaces the word nice with empty enhance the visual appeal and add an extra touch of chocolate, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips before baking. Once cooked and cooled, a dusting of powdered erythritol or a drizzle of chocolate ganache can enhance its appearance. For a festive look, garnish with fresh berries or a sprinkle of edible gold dust.
Ingredients:
- Almond flour, 1 1/2 cups (150 grams)
- Oat flour, 1/2 cup (50 grams)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons (10 grams)
- Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
- replaces the word nice with emptyk salt, a pinch
- Eggs, 3
- Eritritol, 1/2 cup (100 grams)
- Almond milk, 1/2 cup (120 grams)
- Coconut oil (or butter, ghee or olive oil), 2 tablespoons (24 grams)
- Chocolate, 1/2 cup (90 grams), melted
- Vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon
- Extra chocolate chips, to mix and garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 21x11cm baking tin with baking paper.
- Gently warm the almond milk, then remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chocolate until smooth and creamy. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla extract and erythritol vigorously. Add the chocolate and milk mixture once cooled.
- Sift together the almond flour, oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture. If desired, add more chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with additional chocolate chips if desired, and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack before removing and slicing.
Enjoy this moist, chocolatey almond and oatmeal cake, perfect for those who love a deep chocolate flavor without the sugar overload!