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Vianne's Chocolate Cake (Gluten-Free)

Inspired by the movie Chocolat, this cake is sure to bring the smiles and joy to your own table as it did on screen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

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

Recipe adapted from Broma. Rum may be omitted if desired.