This cake brings deep chocolate flavor with functional ingredients that nourish the body. Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and made without refined sugars, it’s a perfect way to enjoy a decadent treat while fueling your body with superfoods.
Gluten-free | Dairy-free (if using a dairy-free chocolate frosting or no frosting) | Refined Sugar-free
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 cups Medjool dates (pitted)
- 6 tbsp Alchemy Maca Chocolate Blend
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
Frosting:
- 5 tbs of organic cream cheese
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pitaya powder (optional for coloring)
Steps
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Blend the Dates: In a food processor, blend the Medjool dates until smooth.
- Mix the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the blended dates, Alchemy Maca Chocolate Blend, baking powder, salt, and eggs. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before adding frosting.
- Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, whip organic cream cheese and maple syrup together until smooth. For a naturally vibrant color, add pitaya powder and continue whipping until fully combined.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the cacao frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy!
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The Benefits of This Recipe
This Cacao Chocolate Cake combines rich chocolate flavor with adaptogenic and hormone-balancing benefits. The Medjool dates provide natural sweetness and fiber, while the Alchemy Maca Chocolate Blend adds maca for energy and hormone regulation, chaga for immune support, and cacao for an antioxidant boost.
Superfood Spotlight
Alchemy’s Maca Chocolate Blend takes this cake to the next level with its combination of:
- Organic Maca: Supports hormone balance and energy levels.
- Organic Cacao: Provides antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds.
- Organic Chaga: Strengthens immunity and reduces inflammation.
- Organic Monk Fruit & Mesquite: Add natural sweetness without sugar crashes.
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