Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Cake

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A moist, dense chocolate cake made with almond flour and rich cocoa powder, perfect for gluten-free dessert lovers. This American-inspired gluten-free recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 tsp baking powder until well combined.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat 4 large eggs with 1/2 cup honey until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula until you achieve a smooth, thick batter.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

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