Easy Read Recipes by Leanne Foreman

Real food recipes in an easier format that makes it as easy as possible for as many as possible to read and follow a recipe.

  • Home
  • All Recipes
  • About
  • Contact
  • Shop & Freebies
  •  

Quick Blender Almond Meal Chocolate Cake

Dairy-Free
Grain-Free
Paleo
Refined Sugar Free
Vegetarian
Printable PDF

This Blender Chocolate Cake uses almond meal instead of wheat flour. Almond meal makes this a wonderfully rich, moist, and nutritious cake that is not too sweet. A small slice is all you need to satisfy any craving.

It is so easy to make that the kids can make it for you. All the ingredients are quickly mixed in a blender or food processor before being poured into the cake tin.

Ingredients

Almond meal is easily made at home by blending or processing raw almonds into a coarse flour-like consistency. Blanched almond flour can also be used however it is usually more expensive. Blanched almond flour has the almond skin removed before grinding it to flour.

I store my almond meal and flour in the refrigerator as this prevents the natural oils in the flour from going rancid. This is more likely to happen now that the surface area of the nut has been increased with the grinding.

Use an extra virgin oil – a good oil that will feed the brain. Processed oil, like “vegetable oil”, is to be avoided because of the harmful chemicals and extreme heat that is used in the processing. Extreme heat has an undesirable oxidation effect on the oil.

A light tasting extra virgin olive oil can also be used. If you are still worried about a strong olive oil flavour, I would add a teaspoon more of vanilla and perhaps a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Cooking tips

If you don’t have a blender or food processor, a bowl and whisk will do just as well. Simply ensure there are no lumps left in the mixture.

This mixture is runnier than most cake batters, however, this does not affect the end result.

I feel it is important to take pride in the presentation of any dish. It takes only a little extra effort to dust some cacao powder or sprinkle some coconut sugar onto the top of the cake. Edible flowers are a really quick way to add some colour and interest. I have used dianthus that I grow in my garden. You can also use marigolds, geraniums, violets, impatiens, and clover blossoms to name a few.

 

I sincerely hope my easier recipe format helps you to save time and reduce stress in the kitchen. Read More…

Sign up and get this free ebook!

Dairy-free Matcha Latte

Simple Bruschetta

Fresh Pea Soup

More Recipes

Check out the latest recipe ebook!

Let’s connect

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Never miss a recipe!

Fill in below to receive every new Easy Read Recipe straight to your inbox. PLUS receive a BONUS Easy Read Recipes eBook. (I promise to respect your privacy!)

Return & Refund Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions

Copyright 2021 Leanne Foreman, All Rights Reserved. Site by Fianna O’Donoghue Design.

Protected by Copyscape