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
- - 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
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
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