Pregnancy Friendly Paleo Flourless Chocolate Cake
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10 servings
For the cake
- 1 cup (6 oz) dairy free dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 4 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Ingredient notePregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day. This recipe has roughly 18 mg per serving.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting (optional)Ingredient note
Pregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day. This recipe has roughly 18 mg per serving.
- fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with a small amount of coconut oil, line the bottom with a round of parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
- 2
Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large heatproof mixing bowl set over a medium saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl does not touch the water. Stir frequently until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 4–5 minutes. Remove the bowl from the heat.
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