Gluten Free Chocolate Cannabis Cake
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
A simple chocolate cake recipe that’s made with NO OIL!
Gluten free, grain free, and keto friendly ingredients
Moist, decadent, and rich chocolate flavour
The chocolate buttercream icing is infused with cannabutter
HOW DO YOU MAKE CANNABIS bUTTER?
Cannabis butter is super easy to make and is a great infusion staple to have in your refrigerator at all times. Cannabutter can be made in less than 3 hours using cannabis infusion devices or the classic oven and stove crockpot method. I like to use modern day cannabis devices because they’re easy to use, easy to clean up, and don’t leave any odours in your kitchen when you’re decarbing and infusing like the traditional crock pot or oven method. Remember - decarboxylation is a very important step when it comes to making homemade infusions. Decarboxylation is the process where heat is applied to the cannabis flower, thus releasing the active cannabinoids such as THC and CBD which offer psychoactive effects. If you don’t decarb your cannabis flower, you will only have THCA and CBDA, the precursor compounds to THC and CBD. Although THCA and CBDA are great cannabinoids in their own ways, they won’t offer psychoactive effects if that is hat you are looking for.
I like to use either the LEVO II oil infusion machine or the Ardent Fx device. Both devices can decarboxylate your cannabis and infuse your cannabis. Check out this article for 6 simple steps making the best cannabis infusions for the best tips and tricks when it comes to making your own cannabis infused oil 0r butters at home. I highly recommend investing in either of these devices if you plan on making homemade edibles often. They make the decarbing, infusing, and cooking/baking process so much simpler and cleaner! I’m one of those home cooks that absolutely hate cleaning up after cooking, so any chance that I can have to save some time and energy from cleaning, I’m all for it!
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HOW MUCH CANNABIS BUTTER SHOULD I USE?
If you are using homemade butter, make sure you use an online dosage calculator to determine the dosage per serving. I like to also use the tCheck cannabis potency tester device in conjunction with the online calculator so I have two reference points. Use code “CANNABINISTA” for $25 off the tCheck cannabis potency tester.
It’s important to know what your personal dosage is, and never rely on someone to tell you what your own dose should be. The rule of thumb is always to start low, and go slow. Start off with a few mg of CBD or THC, hang out for an hour or two, and see how you feel. There’s many factors that can affect how much dosage is required in order to trigger the psychoactive or desired effects (ie. mood, stomach fullness, sleep, etc.) so don’t be alarmed if you’re using a dosage that worked yesterday, but not today.
Ultimately, the amount of cannabis infused butter that you use in this recipe will really depend on your personal preferences. I highly recommend doing the math with the online dosage calculator to determine how potent you want each slice of cake to be. To be conservative with the potency, use half cannabutter and half regular butter. This method will also help with reducing the herby taste in the final dish as you are blending it out with a neutral butter.
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INGREDIENTS (+SUBSTITUTIONS)
Almond Flour: I haven’t tried this recipe with any other flour so I would recommend just sticking with the recipe as is.
Cacao Powder: I like to use cacao powder because it’s a less processed version of cocoa powder, which means there will be more antioxidants left in the ingredient. If you don’t have access to cacao powder, just use cocoa powder!
Milk: Feel free to substitute for a dairy free milk that is neutral in taste, such as an almond or oat milk. Try to use an unsweetened dairy free milk as the sweetener in this recipe will already be sweet enough.
Eggs: For a vegan option, use flax eggs.
Monkfruit Sweetener: I like to use monkfruit sweetener because it has 0g of sugar and doesn’t spike my blood sugar or give me “sugar cramps”. Feel free to use any other granulated sugar or sweetener, such as stevia, coconut sugar, or just regular sugar.
Vanilla Extract: I recommend using a natural vanilla extract rather than an artificial vanilla extract because it tastes much better! Natural vanilla extract is going to be much more expensive than artificial, but I think it’s an ingredient worth investing in, especially because you don’t have to use alot in recipes.
Regular Butter: I recommend using a combination of regular and infused butter so that you don’t make the cake taste too herbaceous. I also like to make my infused recipes as lower dose just to be on the safe side. You can always eat more cake to up the dosage, but its hard to “decrease” the dosage after you’ve eaten the cake.
Cannabutter: For a vegan option, opt for a vegan butter or substitute for olive oil. The final dish won’t have the same taste as a traditional mac & cheese, but it’s. ma great option for those who are vegan or lactose.
Powdered Erythritol: I like to use powdered erythritol because it has 0g of sugar and won’t spike my blood sugar. However, erythritol is much sweeter than powdered sugar so use carefully. Feel free to substitute for regular powdered sugar.
Fresh Fruits: I decorated my cake with fresh blueberries and strawberries. Feel free to decorate with whatever ingredients you like!
TIPS & TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
To make a double or even triple layered cake, use multiple cake baking tins.
Remember to grease your baking tin and use a parchment paper. This will help your cake slide right out after it’s finished baking.
If you can’t finish the cake in a couple of days, store the cake in a glass tupperware and put it into the freezer for up to 1 month!
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Gluten Free Chocolate Cannabis Cake
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup granulated monkfruit
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup butter softened
- 0.5 cups cannabis butter softened
- 1 cup unsweetened cacao powder
- 5 cups powdered erythritol
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Combine all the cake ingredients together.
- Grease a cake tin and line with parchment paper.
- Pour the cake batter into the cake tin and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Once the cake is finished baking, allow it to cool for 30 minutes.
- Using an electric stand mixer or handheld stand mixer, cream together the butter and cacao powder until well-combined.
- Add the powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and milk until it is well combined with the cacao butter.
- Turn the mixer onto high speed for one minute.
- Using an icing knife, ice the cake with the frosting.
- Decorate with fruits or desired toppings.
Notes
For a double layered cake, double the recipe and bake in two 8-inch pans.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
412Fat
39 gSat. Fat
20 gCarbs
19 gFiber
6 gNet carbs
13 gSugar
2 gProtein
9 gSodium
476 mgCholesterol
125 mgNutritional information will depend on the ingredients and portions that you use.
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Hello! I’m Anna and I’m a cannabis recipe developer and digital content creator with a huge passion for food and the plant.
I love creating healthy and delicious cannabis infused recipes as I believe it’s a great way to consume the plant. I’m very lucky to be living in a country like Canada, where cannabis is legalized recreationally and medically.
Outside of making yummy recipes, I’m an advocate and educator for the plant, working to end stigmas. I believe that just because you consume the plant, it does not define who you are or your success as an individual. Cannabis consumers come from all walks of life, and their choice for consumption should be respected.
