
Chocolate brownie cake, need I say more?? This is a moist, rich cake that any brownie lover will enjoy. It is sweetened with honey and grain-free, so you don’t have to feel guilty indulging. Bake it for a simple dessert for guests, or for a treat for your kids. Who doesn’t like a yummy brownie??
-serves 8-
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 of a ripe avocado, mashed
- 3 tbsp of melted coconut oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup organic honey
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups of almond flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 9″ inch cake pan
- parchment paper
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (70-85% dark)
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- Preheat oven to 350
- In a mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients (including avocado), and mix with a hand mixer for about a minute.
- In a separate bowl combine almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder. stir to combine, and slowly add into the wet mixture. mixing with blender.
- Last you can add in your chocolate chunks, stirring in with a spoon.
- Line your 9 inch cake pan with a piece of parchment paper, and pour brownie mixture in. It may seem on the thick side, so you will have to spread it evenly in the pan with a spatula.
- Top cake with chopped almonds and coconut flakes.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes. You poke it with a knife, and if it comes out clean then its done. You can serve this with a coconut whip or your favorite ice cream.
Yum! I hadn’t thought to add avocado- will be trying this out! The toppings look delicious and beautiful too 🙂