Grain-free chocolate cake with chocolate salted caramel
You will need a 10-inch bundt tin for this cake which is moist and light and keeps fresh for up to a week. Serve at room temperature or warmed with the salted caramel sauce heated. Serves 12 Preparation: 20 mins Cooking: 40-45 mins plus overnight refrigeration for the coconut milk
INGREDIENTS
230g dark chocolate (dairy-free) 150g coconut oil 6 large eggs, yolk and whites separated 150g coconut sugar 45g coconut flour 2 tsp. vanilla bean extract or seeds of 2 vanilla pods 2 tsp baking powder 85g dark chocolate (dairy free), cut into chunks
For the chocolate salted caramel sauce
1 coconut milk can (400ml), chilled overnight 100ml agave nectar, rich and dark or maple syrup 1 tbsp coconut oil 3 tsp cacao powder or cocoa powder 2 pinches sea salt Garnish 30g dark chocolate (dairy free), shaved
METHOD:
Pre-heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and place a rack in the middle of the oven.
Melt the 230g dark chocolate and coconut oil and leave to cool.
Separate the eggs and whisk the whites until stiff and glossy.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolk then add the melted chocolate and oil and whisk together.
Add the coconut sugar, vanilla, baking powder and coconut flour. Then gently fold in the egg whites until fully combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chunks.
Pour the mixture into the tin and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check after 40 minutes to see if the cake is ready by inserting a sharp knife. If it does come out clear, bake for a further 5 minutes.
Cool in the tin and once cooled, turn onto a cake stand or plate.
For the sauce, open the can of refrigerated coconut milk and pour off the coconut water - you can keep it for smoothies.
Melt the solidified coconut cream with the coconut oil, agave or maple syrup in a medium pan and bring to a boil.
Simmer over a medium heat for 12-15 minutes. Once the mixture has reduced and thickened, whisk in the cacao powder and 2 pinches sea salt.
Cool to room temperature, stir until smooth and pour over the cake. Top with the dark chocolate shavings.