One of my favourite cakes to whip up in the kitchen comes from a beloved film I watched many years ago: Chocolat. As soon as I watched Vianne began the magic of making ganache, tempering chocolate, and wrapping up sweets, I knew that I must bake my own chocolate creation that could sit with the other delicacies in the gilded window display of her shop.
I’ve never much cared for frostings or ganaches, but instead favour a simple sugar dusting or sprinkle of cocoa on top of my cakes. Think of sugar for the sweet tooth and cocoa to satisfy those who enjoy the savoury side of things.
This cake is delicious on its own, paired with a cup of strong coffee, or a more thematic choice: cocoa with chili powder.
Now, off to your kitchen, there are treats to be made. As they say, l’appétit vient en mangeant!
Vianne’s Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 3/4 cups light brown sugar
- 3/4 cups cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 cups gluten free flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill or All-Purpose)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cups olive oil
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp ground flax seed
- 9 Tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 2 Tbsp dark rum
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F . Grease and line with parchment paper a bundt pan or two 9” cake pans. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flax seed and water. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder, gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt using a large whisk.
- Add the olive oil, vanilla extract, flax egg mixture, almond milk, and rum to the dry ingredients and stir gently to combine.
- Pour into greased pan(s) and bake for 25 – 30 minutes, checking with a toothpick after 25 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack and dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Much Love,
Katherine Marie
So delicious! It’s wonderful to find an egg free recipe for cake that rises and is moist. Love this recipe!