Candida Diet Friendly Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

Candida Diet Friendly Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water
2 cups all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine salt
1 ½ cups organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 cup plant-based milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
⅔ cup neutral oil (such as canola oil or sunflower oil)
Chef's tip
Avocado oil is neutral and handles high heat, making it a good all-purpose swap.
1 cup hot water
2 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed, and roughly chopped

For the ganache frosting

1 ½ cups dairy free chocolate chips
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp organic cane sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.

For serving

¼ cup hazelnuts, toasted, skins removed, and roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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