Recipe: (Makes 1 loaf)
1 ½ Cups Light Spelt Flour
¾ Cup Coconut Sugar
1 Tbsp. Chopped Rosemary
½ Good Quality Chocolate Chips
½ Cup Ground Almonds
½ teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Sea Salt
½ Cup Olive Oil
¾ Cups Almond Milk
1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 teaspoon Vanilla
Procedure:
- Combine the flour, coconut sugar, almonds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the almond milk and vinegar. Let sit for five minutes before adding the olive oil and vanilla.
- Stir the oil mixture into the flour. Add the rosemary and chocolate chips. Mix until just combined, being sure not to over mix.
- Pour the mixture into a parchment lined loaf pan and bake at 180 C (350 F) for 50-55 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched (I used a bit of a wacky cabin stove, so time may vary).
- Let cool and ice with Vegan Ganache (recipe below).
Vegan Ganache
Recipe: Makes Enough for one Cake
¾ Cup of Good Quality Chocolate Chips (Vegan)
¼ Cup Almond/ Coconut/ or Hemp Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 teaspoon Coconut Butter
Procedure:
- Combine all ingredients in the top of a double boiler over low-medium heat. Stir until all the ingredients have melted and become smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool on the counter until the mixture begins to harden (if you are in a rush you can pop it in the fridge for a bit). Once the mixture thickens up poor over the cake.
Oh man, I don't know what happened to the sugar in the ingredients list (oops!). I would use 3/4 of a cup of coconut sugar, but if you are using brown sugar (which tends to be sweeter than coconut sugar) you may want to use a rounded 1/2 cup. Sorry about the confusion 🙂
Oh man, I don't know what happened to the sugar in the ingredients list (oops!). I would use 3/4 of a cup of coconut sugar, but if you are using brown sugar (which tends to be sweeter than coconut sugar) you may want to use a rounded 1/2 cup. Sorry about the confusion 🙂
How much sugar would you recommend using? I think I only have dark brown and white sugar, though... I seem to be rather lacking in ingredients.
How much sugar would you recommend using? I think I only have dark brown and white sugar, though... I seem to be rather lacking in ingredients.
There isn't any cocoa in the recipe, just chocolate pieces. The darker brown stuff in the picture is just some coconut sugar. And no problem with the questions, I love answering them!
There isn't any cocoa in the recipe, just chocolate pieces. The darker brown stuff in the picture is just some coconut sugar. And no problem with the questions, I love answering them!
because there's some brown stuff in the dry mix in the second picture and i can't figure out what it is...
sorry for all the questions!
because there's some brown stuff in the dry mix in the second picture and i can't figure out what it is...
sorry for all the questions!
is there supposed to be cocoa powder in this or am I missing something?
is there supposed to be cocoa powder in this or am I missing something?
Hello! This could easily be made into cupcakes, no problem. The only concern I have is that the cake is a little crumbly with the spelt flour. Using a wheat flour might make it a little more sturdy, or if you want to use spelt flour (but don't need it vegan) you could also reduce the milk and add an egg. As far as the ganache goes, the addition of the coconut butter helps with the shine and smoothness. You could easily skip it, or add a little coconut oil or butter instead.Best of luck! All the best, Sophie <3
Hello! This could easily be made into cupcakes, no problem. The only concern I have is that the cake is a little crumbly with the spelt flour. Using a wheat flour might make it a little more sturdy, or if you want to use spelt flour (but don't need it vegan) you could also reduce the milk and add an egg. As far as the ganache goes, the addition of the coconut butter helps with the shine and smoothness. You could easily skip it, or add a little coconut oil or butter instead.Best of luck! All the best, Sophie <3
Also, for the ganache, is the coconut butter necessary? Is there another substitute I could use?
Can this be made as cupcakes? Do you know how I would change the recipe if I were to make it that way?
Thank you so much Medeja <3
Thank you so much Medeja <3
This cake looks amazing 🙂 your pictures are just fantastic!
This cake looks amazing 🙂 your pictures are just fantastic!
Thanks, Melissa! I'm delighted you like it <3
Thanks, Melissa! I'm delighted you like it <3
This looks so lovely! Beautiful ingredients as well 🙂
This looks so lovely! Beautiful ingredients as well 🙂
Yes, Sarah, that should not be a problem. You might need to up the almond milk by 25% or so, as wheat flour needs more liquid than spelt. Good luck!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Thanks! I hope you enjoy 🙂
Yes, Sarah, that should not be a problem. You might need to up the almond milk by 25% or so, as wheat flour needs more liquid than spelt. Good luck!
Thank you, Katrina. I'm so happy you love it <3
I'm in awe! I am so making this for Mother's Day!
I'm in awe! I am so making this for Mother's Day!
I mean "flour" 🙂
I mean "flour" 🙂
Love this! Can you use regular four?
Love this! Can you use regular four?
This cake is stunning! Love the recipe!
This cake is stunning! Love the recipe!