I’m not sure when the tradition officially started, but when I was a little girl we had a garage sale every spring… It wasn’t just the annual garage sale that became tradition, but the special donut or pastry we got to pick out when we woke up early that morning. Eating sweets was a rare treat, but the special tradition stuck and it’s something my mom and I still do – even though none of us really enjoys eating them anymore.
When my children were old enough to join us, I had to find a way to include them in the tradition, but without making them sick or wired on unnecessary artificial ingredients.
As it turns out, this Gluten, Dairy & Grain Free Chocolate Cake Recipe also makes a perfect Donut – so the tradition can live on!
** If you’re looking for my Gluten Free & Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe, it’s over here. **
The Tools & Ingredients Used in this Recipe:
Grain Free Chocolate Cake or Donut Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 Donuts or Muffins 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Grain Free
Description
This Grain Free Chocolate Cake Recipe is Gluten Free & can also be made into Donuts or Muffins. A single batch makes 6 Large Donuts in a USA Donut Pan or 6 Muffins A double batch makes (1) 8″ Round Cake Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Firmly Packed Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 Cup Organic Cane Sugar or Sugar Substitute (like Coconut Palm Sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Canola or Coconut Oil or Spectrum Palm Shortening or Butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Water, Milk, or Milk Alternative
- You may also need some Non-Stick Spray for oiling your Pans if necessary.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray your Donut or Cake Pans with non-stick spray if necessary. I use the
- USA Donut Pans, so I don’t have to Oil the pans. You can also make muffins & use cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients.
- Beat using a hand mixer for a couple of minutes or Stand Mixer until well combined.
- Spoon the batter into the Donut, Cake or Muffin Pan.
- Bake for approx. 17-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Store in airtight container or in the fridge.
Notes
Top your cake with my Raw Chocolate Frosting, or frosting of your choice. For donuts, you can melt your favorite chocolate chips and drizzle on top or mix powdered sugar with just enough milk or water to make a glaze and glaze the donuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Donut
- Calories: 125
We made these for my son’s 4th birthday party…
kinda fitting that there were donuts at a Police & Firefighter themed birthday party! =)
Jake Justice, Billy Blazes, Rocky Canyon, Jack Hammer, gluten free, who knew? Look how big and strong they turned out. Dem feet doh!!! Missing those Rescue Hero days!
Hahaha! I love how you remembered all of their names! Yes, those feet are definitely disproportioned to the rest of their body… I’ve always wondered about that! =) Miss you guys – Hugs to all & God Bless! ~Erika xo
Would your gluten free all purpose flour work in these? We also have a nut allergy so the almond flour isn’t an option.
Thanks,
Amy
Hi Amy,
No, it probably wouldn’t work – However, my son has a nut allergy, so we use my Gluten Free Vegan Cake Recipe to make donuts for him all of the time. Hope that helps! =) God Bless! ~Erika
Looks great! Can this be done egg free? I am looking for grain free, egg free options as being a gluten free vegetarian is so carb heavy. Appreciate your thoughts.
Hi Sej, I do have another Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe that might work better for you. Hope that helps – God Bless! ~Erika