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Vegan Flourless Chocolate Cake

A rich, fudgy, and decadent chocolate cake made without flour, dairy, or eggs. Naturally gluten-free and perfect for a special occasion or guilt-free indulgence.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Vegan

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 1/2 cups dairy-free dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • - 1/2 cup canned coconut milk full fat
  • - 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • - 1/4 cup almond butter or tahini
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - Pinch of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Melt Chocolate
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with coconut milk, stirring continuously until smooth.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients
  • Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  • Add Cocoa Powder
  • Sift in the cocoa powder and mix well until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  • Transfer and Chill
  • Line a small round cake tin (6–7 inches) with parchment paper and pour in the batter. Smooth the top.
  • Refrigerate
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • prep_time: PT10M
  • cook_time: PT0M
  • total_time: PT4H10M
  • servings: 8 slices

Notes

nutrition:
calories: ~180 (per slice)
carbohydrates: ~14g
protein: ~3g
fat: ~13g
sodium: ~30mg
sugar: ~10g
notes:
- Add a dusting of cocoa powder or fresh berries before serving.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
Keyword vegan chocolate cake, flourless cake, healthy chocolate dessert, gluten-free cake