Description
A delightful treat that combines chocolate and coffee flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (260 g) spelt flour
- 1 1/2 cups (210 g) coconut sugar
- 3/4 cup (60 g) unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup (220 ml) cashew milk or any creamy milk
- 2/3 cup (160 g) thick coconut yogurt
- 1/2 cup (115 ml) avocado oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup (220 ml) freshly brewed hot coffee
- 1/2 cup (4 oz or 115 g) unsalted butter or unsalted vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup (8 oz or 227 g) cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup (125 g) powdered coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- Flaky salt for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare a baking pan by greasing it with avocado oil and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the spelt flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cashew milk, coconut yogurt, avocado oil, lemon juice, and vanilla paste.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and hot coffee to the wet mixture, alternating between the two. Start and finish with the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28-30 minutes.
- Let it cool for about 3 hours.
- For the frosting, cream together the vegan butter and cream cheese. Sift and mix in the powdered coconut sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Optionally, garnish with flaky salt. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Donโt skip the cooling time; it helps the flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg