Gluten-free chocolate cake with the Christmas Bake: A simple, quick, and flavorful recipe for the Christmas table

It's true, another week where we share a traditional sweet.
Christmas is a time to slow down, to be with family, and to spend more time at the table.

This Christmas cake is born from the Christmas Bake and transforms a functional mix into a homemade, moist, and aromatic cake. The spices, carrots, and nuts gain even more depth with a simple dark chocolate and orange sauce, creating a perfect balance between comfort and flavor.

A recipe that is gluten-free, free from refined sugars, and designed to be part of the table, without any complications.

Ingredients (1 medium cake)

Cake

• 1 pack of Christmas Bake
• 3 eggs
• 100 ml of plant-based drink or milk
• 80 ml of mild olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 1 cup of finely grated carrot
• 1 teaspoon of gluten-free baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Chocolate topping

• 80 g of dark chocolate (at least 70%)
• 2 tablespoons of plant-based drink
• zest of ½ orange

Cake preparation method:

1. Preheat the oven to 170 °C and prepare a round or loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the olive oil and the plant-based drink until you get a homogeneous mixture.

3. Add the grated carrot and vanilla, mixing well.

4. Add the Christmas Bake and the baking powder, mixing until you have a thick and uniform batter.

5. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the surface.

6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Perform the toothpick test. It should come out moist.

7. Remove from the oven and let it cool before unmolding.

Topping preparation:

• Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie with the plant-based drink.
• Remove from the heat, add the orange zest, and stir well until you get a smooth and shiny sauce.
• Serve warm over the cooled cake.

Tips for a perfect cake

• Grate the carrot as finely as possible to ensure moisture.
• This cake tastes even better the next day when the spices 'settle' and integrate with the batter.
• It can be stored for up to 3 days at room temperature, well covered.

With the Christmas Bake as a base and an intense chocolate and orange topping, we have created a tasty, easy, and quick recipe to prepare. Designed, above all, to be shared on days when the table takes on another meaning, without spending too much time in the kitchen.

A cake that tastes like Christmas, without excess and gluten-free.