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Grain-Free Sourdough Chocolate Cake

This decadent grain-free sourdough chocolate cake is moist and delicious. It is made with almond flour and grain-free sourdough starter which takes the flavor to the next level! Enjoy with our without frosting, it is amazing either way!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: almond flour, gluten-free sourdough, grain-free sourdough
Servings: 24 slices
Calories: 166kcal
Author: Laura

Equipment

  • 1 9 x 13 inch cake pan
  • 1 hand mixer

Ingredients

  • 214 g almond flour
  • 56 g tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3 g salt
  • 40 g raw cacao powder
  • 100 g grain-free sourdough starter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 69 g plain yogurt
  • 226 g maple sugar
  • 119 g avocado oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350℉. Then grease a 9 x 13 cake pan and line with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cacao powder to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
    214 g almond flour, 56 g tapioca flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3 g salt, 40 g raw cacao powder
    chocolate cake dry ingredients in a glass bowl
  • To a separate large mixing bowl, add the starter, eggs, yogurt, maple sugar, avocado oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a hand mixer.
    100 g grain-free sourdough starter, 4 large eggs, 69 g plain yogurt, 226 g maple sugar, 119 g avocado oil, 2 tsp vanilla extract
    wet ingredients in a stainless steel bowl with a hand mixer
  • Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until almost fully incorporated. Finish combining with a rubber spatula until no dry flour remains.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
    unbaked chocolate cake in a rectangle pan

Notes

  • Feel free to add your favorite frosting.
  • Avocado oil can be substituted with melted butter or melted coconut oil
  • To make in 2 round 8 inch pans - bake 25-30 minutes
  • To make cupcakes - bake 20-25 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Calcium: 34mg