Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

GLUTEN-FREE!!!

This rich chocolate cake uses macadamia meal instead of flour which makes it perfect for gluten allergies but also gives the cake wonderful flavour and texture.

EQUIPMENT

Electric mixer and a 22cm springform pan

METHOD

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170C or 150C fan-forced. Grease and line base and sides of a 22cm springform pan with baking paper.

Step 2

Combine cacao and boiling water in a small bowl. Cool slightly.

Step 3

Meanwhile, using an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, beat sugar, coconut oil and eggs for 3 minutes or until smooth and thickened.

Step 4

Combine macadamia meal, bicarbonate and salt in a bowl.

Step 5

With motor on low speed, beat cacao mixture through egg mixture. Add almond mixture and stir until combined. Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a crust has formed but cake is still slightly wobbly in centre. Stand pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove sides of pan and stand to cool completely. Remove base of pan.

Step 6

Chill cake before serving. Sprinkle with extra cacao and serve with berries.