Craving Something Rich + Silky Sweet?

I have the best recipe for you! It’s my Paleo Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cake! It’s very easy to make and only takes 15 minutes to prep + 45 minutes in the oven. If you’re not a big peppermint fan, you can substitute the peppermint for vanilla, almond or even orange extract for a completely different flavor profile. Either way, this recipe is perfect if you’re craving a decadent, gluten-free, dairy-free dessert!

Paleo Ingredients You’ll Need

I love using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. It’s one of my favorite flours to use when baking because it truly substitutes well for regular four. This delicious chocolate peppermint cake comes out moist and spongy every time with this gluten-free flour. I highly recommend using it!

One of my other key ingredients in this recipe is coconut sugar. It is technically an added sugar, however it contains a fiber called inulin, which may slow glucose absorption which is why coconut sugar is low glycemic. It may also reduce blood sugar spikes compared to regular white sugar or cane sugar. If you’re not into adding any sugar whatsoever into your baked goods, I totally hear you! Sometimes I substitute with monk fruit! It’s very sweet and I like to use it in place of sugar or stevia.

Lastly, instead of using butter I like to use coconut oil It works really well in this chocolate peppermint cake recipe. I usually buy a large container to keep in the cabinet. I end up using it for baking, cooking on the stovetop as well as a moisturizer for my skin! It will last you quite a while 🙂

Peppermint extract has been known to help relieve menstrual cramps, improve energy and fight bacterial infections.

Paleo Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cupcakes

Don’t have 8″ round cake pans? No worries I have you covered:) You can make this same recipe into cupcakes! Just simply reduce the cooking time. Be sure not to fill the cupcake liners more than 1/2 way (the cupcakes will rise quite a bit). Start checking them at about 12 minutes in. They should take about 12-15 to cook through. You can still make the Chocolate Peppermint Ganache and add the Enjoy Life Mini Chips on top!

Need Baking Staples?

I like silicone, ceramic or stainless steel cake pans. I don’t use non-stick because of the toxic coating, and I also shy away from copper and aluminum pans because of the heavy metals that could get into your food, and then into you! When it comes to cupcake pans, I have a silicone one that I LOVE! It’s super easy to pop the cupcakes out and I don’t have to worry about toxic chemicals or metals seeping into my delicious desserts:)

The next time you’re craving something rich and delicious you have to make my Paleo Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cake! It bakes perfectly every time 🙂 I hope you love it!

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