how to: chocolate heart cakes

Whether it’s your chosen valentine, galentine or palentine, this better-for-you chocolate cake is the answer to everyone’s heart. What’s more, you can personalise this delicious treat with printable gift cards too!

YOU WILL NEED:

• ¾ cup (180ml/6 fl oz) light-flavoured extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup (125ml/4¼ fl oz) milk or nut milk
• ½ cup (125ml/4¼ fl oz) pure maple syrup
• 6 eggs
• ½ cup (110g/4 oz) raw caster (superfine) sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup (75g/2½ oz) cocoa powder, sifted
• 3½ cups (420g/14¾ oz) almond meal (ground almonds)
• edible dried rose petals, to serve (optional)

chocolate frosting

• ¾ cup (180g/6¼ oz) smooth cashew butter
• ½ cup (125ml/4¼ fl oz) pure maple syrup
• ⅓ cup (35g/1¼ oz) cocoa powder, sifted
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or nut milk

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL RECIPE

Personalise your gift and download our printable gift tags below. There are four designs to choose from:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW GIFT TAGS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY


CLICK HERE TO VIEW GIFT TAGS FOR GALENTINE’S DAY

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