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Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake

07/23/2015

This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose!

I know. I know! But trust me when I say that this is a cake that you can throw together on short notice. A cake that goes with coffee, and friends coming over, children and dogs underfoot. It might be breakfast. It is fruit-sweetened, nut-free, grain-free, and dairy-free, sure. It’s not the healthiest thing you can make, it’s a cake. But a cake that understands. Quick and casual, with a tender crumb but enough structural integrity to eat slices with your hands.

But if desired, this cake can be the ride or die, balls-to-the-wall, dank n’ sassy witch of your dreams. 

I bake it in a little round pan and can’t resist peeking at it while it rises in the oven, domed and fragrant. I drizzle some quartered strawberries in honey and vanilla, then when the cake has cooled a bit in its pan, I smear it with frosting, load it with the strawberries and maybe melted chocolate and more honey, maybe cacao nibs, who knows? This cake becomes the type of dessert that draws every eye in the room, but there’s a feeling of spontaneity lurking in its potential when you bring it out that I love.

This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose!

This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose!

This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose!

This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose!
So give this Chocolate Strawberry Cake a whirl, either when you need a quick cake that’s mostly whipped up in a blender to spare you any hassle, or when you need a showstopper of a dessert to doll up and spoil yourself with or take with you as arm-candy to a party.  

Chocolate Strawberry Cake
 
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Fresh Planet Flavor
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 40 mins
Total time: 1 hour
Serves: 8
This Chocolate Strawberry Cake looks flashy enough for a party but is simple and healthy enough to snack on every day.
Ingredients
  • [b]Cake[/b]
  • 10 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup quartered strawberries
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ cup [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/coconut-milk/”]coconut milk[/url]
  • ⅓ cup [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/coconut-oil/”]coconut oil[/url]
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/coconut-flour/”]coconut flour[/url]
  • ½ cup [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/cocoa/”]cocoa[/url]
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • [b]Icing[/b]
  • ½ cup [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/shortening/”]organic palm shortening[/url] (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/arrowroot-flour/”]arrowroot flour[/url]
  • 2 tsp coconut flour
  • [b]Assembly[/b]
  • Scant two cups quartered strawberries
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Melted [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/dark-chocolate/”]bittersweet chocolate[/url]
  • Cacao nibs
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease an 8″ cake pan and line with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. Puree the first six ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut flour together with the cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mix, mix until fully combined. Spoon into the greased pan (batter will be very thick) and smooth the top with your fingers or a utensil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven, and let cool while you mix the icing. Combine the icing ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, then use a hand mixer to whip very thoroughly. Use a knife to smooth the icing over the top (and sides, if desired) of the cake.
  7. For assembly, mix the scant two cups strawberries with the honey and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Melt a few grams of bittersweet chocolate, then pile the strawberries on top of the iced cake, streak with melted chocolate and sprinkle with cacao nibs.
 
Notes
Best made with very large, meltingly soft Medjool dates.
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This delicious Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake (grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, fruit sweetened) can be as simple or as decadent as you choose. Click to read the recipe or pin to save for later! | GrokGrub.com
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  • Mama Munchkin
    07/24/2015

    You had me at Chocolate and Strawberries 😉 Yum!!! Your pictures are amazing and I am so excited that you utilized wholesome natural ingredients. Can’t wait to make this for my house full of munchkins.

    Reply
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      Mama Munchkin
      07/24/2015

      Yep, sometimes when stuff is fruit-sweetened a dessert doesn’t quite work… but this one turned out so well! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply
  • Alyssa
    07/26/2015

    That looks incredible!! I will have to give it a try!

    Reply
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      Alyssa
      07/26/2015

      It’s certainly tasty. 🙂

      Reply
  • Nicoleta
    07/26/2015

    Oh my God, this looks amazing!! The pictures are great! Definitely going to have to give it a try! <3

    Reply
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      Nicoleta
      07/26/2015

      Thanks, Nicoleta! Loved taking pics of this beauty.

      Reply
  • Linda at Mixed Kreations
    07/26/2015

    Yum! This cake looks so delicious and easy. I’ve never used coconut milk or flour to bake with. Will have to try using them sometime, it would be healthier. Maybe I wouldn’t feel so guilty eating it. (-;

    Reply
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      Linda at Mixed Kreations
      07/26/2015

      You should give it a try! I don’t think it tastes like coconut much, but rather like…chocolate. 🙂

      Reply
  • Jaime
    07/26/2015

    Oh my, look at all those strawberries! This looks absolutely delicious. =)

    Reply
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      Jaime
      07/27/2015

      Thanks, love strawberries… so tart and colorful!

      Reply
  • Jessica Doll
    07/29/2015

    Oh my goodness, my mouth is watering when I look at these photos. It looks SO delicious!

    Reply
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      Jessica Doll
      07/29/2015

      It was! 🙂 Maybe my go-to chocolate cake recipe now!

      Reply
  • Star Traci
    07/30/2015

    Oh my goodness! That looks so amazing. I want to make it right now – LOL!
    🙂
    Traci

    Reply
    • Grok Grub
      Star Traci
      08/02/2015

      Why not? 🙂

      Reply
  • Angelique Jurd
    07/30/2015

    Ok I don’t cook ( I CAN cook, but I don’t enjoy it so I avoid it) but my siblings are all amazing in the kitchen, I will be sending this to them with a reminder that their favorite sister loves strawberries and chocolate…..Thanks for sharing. #omnomnom

    Reply
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      Angelique Jurd
      07/30/2015

      Dooooo it!

      Reply
  • Erin
    07/30/2015

    Chocolate? Strawberries? This is just my kind of sweet treat! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
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      Erin
      07/30/2015

      It’s sinfully delicious, yet the ingredients are guilt-free!

      Reply
  • Sandy Dobbs
    07/30/2015

    This looks so yummy!! I like that it does not use gluten!

    Reply
  • Andrea Wyckoff
    08/12/2015

    You take the most beautiful photos!! And this dessert looks so divine! Can’t wait to bake this one!!

    Cheers!
    Andrea

    Reply
  • Chhiwat maghribya
    08/15/2015

    it looks moist and delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  • Paolona Crooks
    10/20/2015

    Love the recipe… Is it suitable for freezing once baked?

    Reply
    • Fresh Planet Flavor
      Paolona Crooks
      10/20/2015

      Honestly, I haven’t tried to freeze it! Unknown how the pureed strawberries would handle this… Sorry that I’m no help!

      Reply
      • Katarina
        Fresh Planet Flavor
        04/19/2017

        I froze it without problems. I also tried making it with frozen strawberries and used almond flour for a more adult taste. Worked super!

        Reply
  • Angie
    11/19/2015

    Oh my GOODNESS!! This cake was amazing! It was moist and absolutely decadent!

    Since strawberries are out of season now, I used raspberries and blueberries. I was too lazy to make the chocolate drizzle, but other than that followed the recipe to a T. I thought it was fairly easy, but am new to cooking paleo so maybe it will get easier with time.

    Thank you!

    Reply
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      Angie
      11/19/2015

      Glad you enjoyed! It will get easier with time, and it’s still paleo baking so it’ll always take time and precision.

      Reply
  • chantal
    12/01/2015

    This cake looks lovely! My friend has an allergy to eggs, dairy, gluten and nuts. Is there a replacement for the eggs I could try?

    Reply
    • Grok Grub
      chantal
      12/01/2015

      Yes, have you ever made a chia egg? 1 tablespoon ground flax or chia seeds plus 3 tablespoons water, then let it sit 15 minutes before using as you would 1 egg. I haven’t tried chia in this recipe, but it’s definitely a possible substitute.

      Reply
      • chantal
        Grok Grub
        12/01/2015

        Thank you, I’ll give that a shot!

        Reply
  • Winter Wonderland Hot Milk Cake | Grok Grub
    12/08/2015

    […] I don’t think so. Cake, though. I’ve made some cakes: Dreamboat Pineapple Coconut Cake, Easy Chocolate Strawberry Cake, Chocolate Gingerbread Cake, Vegan Heartache Cake and even a Meat Cake! But this cake is very […]

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  • Maddie
    02/04/2016

    I’m confused. I bake Paleo cakes practically 24/7 and how in the world is the only flour in this 1/2 cup of coconut flour. It makes no sense with all those wet ingredients! I don’t believe it.

    Reply
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      Maddie
      02/09/2016

      Coconut flour is extremely absorbent. Are you very familiar with it?

      Reply
    • Nutty Abs
      Maddie
      02/11/2016

      Coconut flour needs a lot of liquids (it’s very absorbant and can actually make the product too dry if it doesn’t have enough). Did you ever try the recipe?

      Reply
  • Laura
    03/21/2016

    I just made this cake for my dad and his wife. They LOVED it!!! My stepmom kept going back to even out the cake to help it fit in the fridge better. On the other hand I don’t like cake but I have been asked to make it again. I have some questions and comments.
    Questions:
    1) My frosting wasn’t white, did you use an amber or light maple syrup?
    2) The frosting was grainy. Is this normal because of the coconut flour? Why are there 2 types of flours in the frosting. Normally frosting is butter or shortening sugar and flavoring. Is the flour there to absorb some of the liquid?
    3) Have you tried using coconut sugar instead of the maple syrup? It may create a more traditional frosting.
    4) I think I over cooked the cake but I was checking it every minute for the last 5 minutes. The tester kept coming back wet. Could this be because I used a different date? I couldn’t find Medjools, I added a few extra because the dates were smaller.
    5) Have you ever added chocolate pieces to the cake to make a lava like affect?
    Comments
    You may want to state to macerate the strawberries in the honey at the beginning so you can pour the liquid off. I didn’t realize this would happen and had strawberry honey water everywhere. They didn’t care it was yummy Ha Ha. I may pour it in the cake batter.
    Mind you if I make no changes the they will be extremely happy. I’m just used to traditional baking and want to do the recipe justice. my stepmother has been a baker using gluten free flours but I love that this is gran free because that is how I’m trying to eat. I was hoping it would be more like a chewy cake but knew it wouldn’t be because you talked about it having a nice crumb which it did. Any suggestions comments questions please let me know. I would love to hear what you have to say. I gave you a 5 star because of how they loved the cake. I never give 5 stars because I never find something everyone loves well this they did. Thanks for posting the recipe!!

    Reply
  • Hayley
    03/28/2016

    Hi, I was wondering if I could use regular flour and almond milk instead of the coconut flour and coconut milk. I’d like to bake it for my birthday tomorrow! Haha. Thank you! Also, your photos make this cake look amazing, hence why I really, really, really want to make it. I also love the use of dates as the sweetener.

    Reply
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      Hayley
      03/28/2016

      Goodness, I have so little experience with regular flour! Been years since I used it. I will say that coconut flour is extraordinarily absorbent… much more so that regular flour.

      Reply
      • Hayley
        Grok Grub
        03/28/2016

        Okay, thank you! And what about almond milk instead of coconut milk? Do you taste the coconut at all in this cake? (I usually don’t like the taste of coconut is why I’m asking haha)

        Reply
        • Grok Grub
          Hayley
          03/28/2016

          You might taste the coconut… I think almond milk would work.

          Reply
  • Joeanally Gonzalez
    05/20/2016

    Hello! I would like to make this recipe. If I don’t have the organic palm shortening can I use something else? Thank you

    Reply
    • Grok Grub
      Joeanally Gonzalez
      05/20/2016

      Hmmmm… there’s no real substitute. You could try a mix of coconut butter and coconut oil, but I can’t speak to the ratios. :-/

      Reply
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  • Caroline Mclachlan
    08/20/2016

    I can’t find coconut flour around here, can I use spelt flour? but, I know it’s probably going to change the whole recipe completely. Do you know how I could make that work?

    Reply
    • Fresh Planet Flavor
      Caroline Mclachlan
      08/22/2016

      Oh, my goodness. Coconut flour is very different than spelt… but I don’t have much experience with the latter. Best guess would be to cut the liquids in the recipe in half, but I haven’t experimented with grains in years.

      Reply
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