Description
Healthy Chocolate Coconut Snack Cake (Gluten Free) is a moist, rich chocolate cake made with coconut milk, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate chips. Naturally gluten free and perfectly balanced, it is a wholesome snack or dessert that feels indulgent without being heavy.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten free flour blend, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, coconut sugar, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
- Fold in shredded unsweetened coconut and dark chocolate chips gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 squares.
Notes
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake tender.
- Use full fat coconut milk for best texture and moisture.
- Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing for clean squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg