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Grain Free Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting

July 2, 2013 by Hannah Healy, Updated June 28, 2018 1 Comment

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A super easy and delicious grain free vanilla cake with chocolate frosting. This cake is made with two layers and the most delicious chocolate frosting then is topped with shredded coconut.

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
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A super easy and delicious grain free vanilla cake with chocolate frosting. This cake is made with two layers and the most delicious chocolate frosting then is topped with shredded coconut. It’s perfect for lazy weekend baking or special occasions to celebrate with family and friends.

A slice of vanilla cake with chocolate frosting on a plate and a whole cake in the background

I love cake and this grain-free vanilla cake is a winner! I’ve been meaning to develop a good grain-free cake recipe for a while, but haven’t had the motivation…until my Aunt’s birthday last week! I brought my cake up to my aunts house out in Marin and enjoyed it with my family. It was a hit!

What Flour Do You Use To Make A Grain Free Cake?

For this cake I used a mix of almond flour and coconut flour. Almond flour can make cakes quite dense so the coconut flour helps to lighten the sponge and create the perfect balance for a grain free cake.
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The Chocolate Frosting

This frosting is to die for, it’s hard not to lick the bowl clean. It’s made with coconut cream, cocoa powder, vanilla and honey. Making frosting from scratch is so easy and so much healthier than any store bought variety.

Top Tip: Make sure the coconut milk is full fat and is chilled in the fridge overnight before using. This will ensure the coconut cream is nice and fluffy and creates the perfect frosting for your vanilla cake.
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Grain-free Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
 

A super easy and delicious grain free vanilla cake with chocolate frosting. This cake is made with two layers and the most delicious chocolate frosting then is topped with shredded coconut.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free cake, grain free cakes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 303 kcal
Author: Hannah Healy
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 1/4 cups pitted dates in 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 cup coconut milk or whole milk
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 8 eggs separated
Chocolate frosting:
  • 1 can coconut cream**
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • Dash of salt
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
Instructions
Cake:
  1. Boil 1/2 cup water. Put dates in a dish with hot water and let soak for about 10 minutes.
  2. Put dates along with remaining water in a food processor and blend until it becomes a paste.
  3. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Separate eggs and leave egg whites in a large separate bowl. Put egg yolks in the food processor with the dates. Add flours, vinegar, salt, vanilla, butter, milk and baking soda and mix until well blended.

  4. With a hand mixer whisk the egg whites until they're fluffy and form stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour batter into 2 8-inch round cake pans that have been buttered. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until firm and a toothpick inserted through the cake comes out clean. Set the cake aside to cool.
Frosting:
  1. Make sure that you've refrigerated a can of full fat coconut milk overnight. Scoop the coconut cream out of the can and leave the thin liquid at the bottom.

  2. Using a hand mixer, whisk the coconut cream for a few minutes until it's fluffy. Add the remaining frosting ingredients and whisk. If you want a firmer frosting to work with refrigerate it for 30 minutes. If you want a more drizzly frosting leave it at room temperature.
  3. Frost the cake and sprinkle with shredded coconut (optional).
Recipe Notes

**Make sure you put a can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge the night before you make this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Grain-free Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Cholesterol 155mg52%
Sodium 403mg18%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 475IU10%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 43mg4%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Tina says

    July 15, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Looks amazing! Might have to make for my daughter’s upcoming birthday. Thank you 🙂

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