Gluten free Chocolate Almond Squares

Recipe by ElmarieCourse: Sweet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup almond meal

  • 2/3 cup desiccated coconut

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup flaked almonds

  • For the almond butter topping:

  • ½ cup chocolate almond butter

  • ½ tsp almond extract

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • 2 tbsp almond milk, or milk of your choice

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C. Line a square tin with baking paper, we used a 20cm-by-20cm tin (8×8 inches).
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond meal, desiccated coconut and baking powder until smooth.
  • In another bowl whisk together the eggs, honey and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Spoon onto the prepared baking tin.
  • To make the almond butter topping, combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until smooth. If your mixture is looking a little thick, add an extra splash of almond milk or honey.
  • Spoon the almond mixture on top of the cake batter. Use a spatula or cake knife to spread the almond butter on top of the cake. Then run a knife gently through the mixture to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top and gentle press down with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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