[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/","headline":"The Very Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe","name":"The Very Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe","description":"This Paleo chocolate cake recipe is awesome because it actually turns out. The Paleo chocolate ganache frosting is really good too. I often make Paleo chocolate cupcakes because they are easier, but they are just a good!","datePublished":"2018-01-04","dateModified":"2023-03-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Natural Family","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Paleo-Chocolate-Cake-2.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Paleo-Chocolate-Cake-2.jpg","height":900,"width":603},"url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/","commentCount":"32","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2021-04-26 08:57:54","description":"Sorry about that. They are the same thing.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/about-us\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2021-03-29 10:20:25","description":"Your chocolate cake recipe calls for arrowroot starch in the ingredients and arrowroot flour in the directions. Is there a difference?   If so, which should I use?   Thanks.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Linda","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2018-10-01 17:59:17","description":"Such a nice comment! I'm so glad you like it so much and it turned out so good.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment4","dateCreated":"2018-09-30 23:36:38","description":"The cake to end all cakes!!! I had made this for a romantic date night with the man and I think this will be the only cake I make from now on! It follows my strick diet and is absolutely delicious.  It's moist, dense(in the best way), and choco-heaven!!! and that ganache?!?! Oh man that ganache! I will be making that to top all the berries I buy haha Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Katelyn","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment5","dateCreated":"2018-05-17 17:13:11","description":"Thanks for trusting my recipe for such an important occasion!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment6","dateCreated":"2018-05-12 18:30:04","description":"Just made this cake for mother's day. My whole family loved it!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"K","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment7","dateCreated":"2018-04-16 11:38:43","description":"Used corn starch instead of arrowroot.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Noodle","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment8","dateCreated":"2017-07-10 16:57:07","description":"Probably. I haven't tried it, but I would love it know if it works for you.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment9","dateCreated":"2017-07-03 12:50:29","description":"Could agave nectar be used instead of maple syrup?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Natasha Wright","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#Comment10","dateCreated":"2017-02-27 21:49:35","description":"What kind of baking powdering did you use? Did you make your own or use store bought? I would check the date on your baking powder - usually expired baking powder is the most likely culprit for a flat cake. :)","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}}],"about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":1088,"articleBody":"Jump to Recipe·Print RecipeSpread the loveI am not sure if Paleo chocolate cake recipe can get any better than this, folks! This recipe is fantastic! It is so delicious and light at the same time! You don't have to feel super conscious when eating this cake. This layer cake with chocolate frosting would be a great recipe to use for a birthday party or any kind of gathering. People will be begging for more and more.This Paleo chocolate cake is super moist and tender and full of rich, chocolate flavor. It is frosted with a decadent, silky smooth dark chocolate ganache. This recipe makes one 6\" cake, but if you'd like a 9\" cake instead then just times the ingredients by 1 and a \u00bd.Whenever I see a chocolate cake one of my all-time favorite movies comes to mind! .... wait for it! Matilda! I have always wanted to do a reenactment of the chocolate cake scene; however, I know this is not realistic and would pretty much put me in a sugar coma.If you haven't seen it - the principal makes one of Matilda's classmates, Bruce, eat an entire cake in front of all the students in the school during an assembly. It is pretty intense and epic! I highly recommend the 90's movie or the play!Is this chocolate cake completely Paleo? Well, that depends on who you ask.  Some people say that dessert isn't allowed on the paleo diet at all. But let's get real!  Most people need to be able to feel like there is something sweet they can eat and this is sure a whole lot healthier than a cake with all-purpose flour and white sugar. You can read more about chocolate in a post I have about that here - Is Dark Chocolate Paleo?Tips and TricksIf you don't do butter on your version of Paleo then coconut butter * is the next best substitute.When using coconut milk *, shake the can until it is well combined and use everything.If you prefer, you can make cupcakes instead of a cake like, reader Jackie did. You just may end up with some leftover frosting and you should take off about 5-10 minutes from the cooking time.For this to truly be Paleo, you need to use a Paleo baking powder. I don't know of a commercially available one so there is a link in the recipe to a simple one to make yourself. It is best to make just what you need because it doesn't stay fresh for very long.Do you have any fond memories of chocolate cake? Special times you bonded over chocolate cake? I think chocolate cake brings people together! Our hope is that this cake will do just that for everybody and not just those that live a Paleo lifestyle. Share your thoughts below and pictures - I would love to hear from you!PrintRecipeclock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Very Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 from 3 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Rebecca Baron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time: 30 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time: 40 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time: 70 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield: 12 1x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory: Dessert\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCuisine: Paleo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiet: Gluten Free\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDescription\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis cake is super moist and tender and full of rich, chocolate flavor. It is frosted with a decadent, silky smooth dark chocolate ganache. This recipe makes one 6\" two-layer cake. For a 9\" cake, times the ingredients by \u00bd.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIngredients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale\t\t\t\t\t\t1x2x3x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor the Cake:\u00be Cup Coconut Flour *\u00bc Cup Arrowroot Starch *\u2154 Cup Cocoa Powder *1 tsp Baking Powder\u00be tsp Real Salt7 Eggs (room temperature)10 Tbl Butter (melted)2 tsp Vanilla Extract\u00be Cup + 2 Tbl Pure Maple Syrup *\u00bc Cup Canned Coconut Milk *For the Ganache:12 oz dark Chocolate Chips * (or chopped chocolate)\u2154 Cup Canned Coconut Milk *4 Tbl Butter\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Mode\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottoms of two 6\" round baking pans with parchment circles. Grease and flour (use arrowroot starch or tapioca flour *) the sides of the pan.In a mixing bowl, mix together the coconut flour, arrowroot flour, cocoa\u00a0powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs together . Mix in the butter,\u00a0vanilla, and maple syrup until smooth and well combined.Add half of the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and mix together well, until no lumps remain. Pour the rest of the egg mixture in and mix until\u00a0smooth.Add the coconut milk and mix until smooth.Divide the batter between the two prepared pans, smoothing the tops out, making the sides of the batter higher than the center (this will help it to level out while cooking).Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted\u00a0in the center of the cake comes out clean.Remove from oven and cool pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.Remove the cakes from the pans and allow to finish cooling on the racks.Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.To make the ganache:Place the chocolate chips, coconut milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave again for 30 seconds. Whisk the melted ingredients together until smooth, microwaving for another 30 seconds, if needed. Let the ganache sit for about 45 minutes to set up a bit.When the ganache has thickened a bit and is ready for frosting, level the\u00a0tops of your cakes with a serrated knife.Place one cake layer on a serving plate and top it with about \u00bd C. of\u00a0the ganache. Smooth the ganache over the top of the cake and top with the\u00a0second cake layer. Frost the tops and sides of the cake with the remaining\u00a0ganache.Serve at room temperature or chilled.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNotes\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe cake is easiest to frost when cold. After filling the cake with ganache and topping with the second layer, refrigerate it for 30 minutes before frosting the outside.The ganache can also be chilled to help it set up faster. Just don't leave it in the fridge for too long, and stir it at 5 minute intervals to keep the outside from solidifying. You want it to be thick, but spreadable.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind it online: https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/You may also like...Paleo Desserts IndexCaramelized Pecan Frozen Banana Ice Cream RecipePaleo Carrot Cake Recipe with Maple SyrupPaleo Oatmeal Cookies Recipe with RaisinsSnickerdoodle Paleo Cupcakes with Coconut Flour RecipeDouble Chocolate Paleo Brownies Recipe"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"The Very Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Cake Recipe","item":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-chocolate-cake-recipe\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]