Paleo Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Indulge in a decadent treat with this Paleo Classic Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream Icing, a guilt-free dessert that’s perfectly suited for clean-eating enthusiasts. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, raw honey, and coconut oil, this gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate cake delivers rich, chocolatey flavor without compromising on quality or nutrition. The velvety Paleo-compliant buttercream—crafted from almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup—adds a luscious finishing touch to this moist, perfectly tender cake. Ready in just under an hour, this healthy chocolate cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply treating yourself to a slice of indulgence. Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying true to your Paleo lifestyle!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup coconut milk
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (Paleo-compliant)
• 0.5 cup almond butter
• 0.25 cup cocoa powder (for buttercream)
• 0.25 cup maple syrup
• 0.25 cup coconut oil, melted (for buttercream)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for buttercream)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the coconut milk until the batter is smooth.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

For the chocolate buttercream, combine the almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the chocolate buttercream evenly over the top using a spatula.

Step 10

Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy your Paleo Classic Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1123.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4672.5

Total Fat 351.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 149.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 2686.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 350.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 85.4g	0%
Total Sugars 217.3g
Protein 116.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 1056.7mg	0%
Iron 36.3mg	0%
Potassium 3214.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.9%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 27.9%