Chocolate Cake (vegan, gluten free, oil free, naturally sweetened)

A healthier chocolate cake for any occasion!

Chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, an afternoon snack- or really any occasion!

This chocolate cake is not only made with wholesome and clean ingredients, but it is also soft, sweet, and done in 7 easy steps - making it a great option for a healthy & tasty snack 💛

Ingredients:

Dry:

1 1/2 cups oat flour (gluten-free if desired)

1 tbsp baking powder

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup coconut sugar

Pinch of salt

Wet:

1 cup unsweetened oat milk (or any other non-dairy milk of choice)

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (look for peanut butter with no added oils or sugars)

1/3 cup maple syrup

Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract

Step-by-step:

1. Preheat oven to 375 °F

2. In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oat milk, apple sauce, peanut butter, and maple syrup

4. Slowly fold your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients

5. Pour batter into a 9 inch non-stick cake pan

6. Place in the oven and allow to bake for 40-45 minutes (until a knife or toothpick comes out clean when placed into the center of the cake)

7. Allow to cool slightly, serve, and enjoy!