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Raspberry Chocolate Cake Dairy Free

Raspberry Chocolate Cake Dairy Free

Servings 1 8 inch Cake

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend
  • 1 cup stevia
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 1/2 cup coconut milk canned
  • 3/4 cup cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup freshly brewed coffee warm

Chocolate Ganache

  • 2 cups dark chocolate chopped fine
  • 1 cup coconut milk canned and not low fat
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of two 8-inch cake pans.
  • Cut two pieces of parchment into 8-inch rounds.
  • Insert one in the bottom of each pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the Peetz S.M.A.R.T Blend, stevia, baking powder and salt.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the eggs.
  • Then add in the coconut oil and coconut milk to the egg mixture. Whisk well.
  • Add the cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Pour in coffee and whisk.
  • Slowly pour the liquid into the egg mixture, while whisking.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the dry ingredients over and stir to combine.
  • Continue to add dry ingredients, 1 cup at a time, while stirring after each addition.
  • Then, using an electric mixer, beat on high speed for two minutes.
  • Divide batter evenly between two pans and smooth the tops with a spoon.
  • Bake the cakes for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Place cakes on a wire rack and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Once cool, unmold and set cakes back on rack.

For the Ganache

  • To make the ganache, bring the coconut milk to a boil.
  • Place chopped chocolate in a medium bowl.
  • Pour hot coconut milk over the chocolate. Let set for 2 minutes.
  • Then, whisk to combine.
  • Add vanilla and whisk again until smooth.
  • Place the ganache in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Then, it is time to assemble the cakes.

To Assemble

  • Using a serrated knife, cut the domes off the top of each cake.
  • Place the first cake, cut side down, on a plate or cake wheel.
  • Heat the jam in a small pot until warm.
  • Spread the jam on the cake, keeping it an inch away from the edge.
  • Repeat the process with the second cake.
  • Once the cake layers are assembled, remove the ganache from the refrigerator.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the ganache into a frosting.
  • Swirl the frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
  • Top with raspberries or a combination of raspberries and other berries.
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