Chocolate and Orange cake
Inspired by a delicious recipe from spoonfulofsugarfree.com from grain free chocolate cake recipe here ( The Best cake ever ) I thought I would have a go at making a chocolate and orange version.
150 g ground almonds
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
50 g raw organic cacao powder ( I used Bon Pom )
zest of 2 oranges
pinch of salt
3 large eggs
200 g of Medjool dates ( remove stones )
1 large orange
2 tbsp melted organic coconut oil
100 ml freshly squeezed orange juice ( 1 large orange ) add a little water to make up to 100 ml mark if neccessary
Method
pre heat oven 165 c
prepare 8inch cake tin with baking paper
combine the dry ingredients ground almonds, bicarbonate of soda and cacao powder
zest the oranges and add zest to dry ingredients
peel orange and break into segments removing any pith or pips
Put orange segments and dates into a food processor with the orange juice. Process together to make a smooth paste
Add beaten eggs and coconut oil to dry ingredients
add orange and date paste
mix well together
spoon into prepared round cake tin
put in oven for 25 – 30 mins
when cool remove from cake tin
cool further on wire rack
serve with extra thick double cream or slice and enjoy with a cup of tea.
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