Chocolate Zucchini Cake (Grain-Free)

By Deliciously Organic
Yield 9 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• ½ cup maple sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup whole plain yogurt
• ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups shredded zucchini

• 2/3 cup evaporated coconut milk
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 4 ounces Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF and adjust the rack to the middle position.
2. Place the almond flour, coconut flour, gelatin, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt in the bowl of a standing mixer . Using the beater attachment , mix on low for about 30 seconds until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, coconut oil, and vanilla. With the mixer on low, slowly add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture. Stir in the zucchini. At this point the batter will be very thick.
4. Spoon the batter into an oiled 8×8-inch glass baking dish and spread evenly in the pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Cool completely.
5. Place the coconut milk and butter in a small saucepan and heat until butter is melted. Place the chocolate chips and vanilla in a blender. Pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 30 seconds. Blend until smooth. Pour the frosting into a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until thick.
6. Spoon the frosting over the cake and spread evenly. Serve.