Healthy Bounty Cake
This healthy bounty cake is rich, chocolaty, and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it perfect for any occasion or just a sweet treat for yourself!
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- food processor
- Heatproof Bowl
Ingredients
For the Healthy Bounty Cake
- 200 g dates pitted
- 200 g almond flour
- 100 g unsweetened shredded coconut
- 150 ml coconut milk
- 100 g dark chocolate 85% cocoa
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, almond flour, shredded coconut, coconut milk, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Step 4: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Step 5: While the cake is baking, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Step 6: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish.
- Step 7: Once cooled, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cake, spreading it evenly.
- Step 8: Allow the chocolate to set for about 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Healthy Bounty Cake!
Notes
Make sure your dates are fresh and moist. If they're a bit dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before blending. This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.