This nourishing cake recipe is a wholesome twist on a classic dessert—gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Made with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients, it's rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the olive oil and avocados. The silky chocolate avocado frosting brings a luscious, decadent finish—without the need for refined sugar or heavy saturated fats. Whether you're baking for a celebration or simply craving something sweet and nourishing, this cake is a beautiful reminder that dessert can be both indulgent and deeply supportive of your well-being.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2 cups
blanched almond flour
(gently packed)
½ cups
oat flour
½ cups
tapioca flour
2 teaspoons
baking powder
¾ teaspoons
baking soda
½ teaspoons
sea salt
Wet Ingredients
¾ cups
maple syrup
½ cups
extra virgin olive oil
3 large
eggs
1½ tablespoons
vanilla extract
Frosting
6 small
avocados
¾ cups
cacao powder
½ cups
melted
coconut oil
½ cups
maple syrup
1½ tablespoons
non-alcoholic vanilla
(or 1 teaspoon raw vanilla powder)
1 teaspoons
organic almond flavoring
2 teaspoons
lemon juice
1 pinches
sea salt
