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This cake has an unbelievably fluffy texture that's created by a combination of almond and coconut flour. The sweetness from the coconut sugar is complemented by the tahini, which totally transforms the flavor profile of this dessert. The vegan frosting takes it to another level, making it the perfect dessert... giadzy.com

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake

Makes 16 Squares

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8- by 8-inch pan with parchment paper with flaps so you will be able to easily lift it out of the pan after baking.

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and tahini until smooth. Stir in coconut sugar and mix until it is thoroughly incorporated. Pour almond milk into the tahini mixture, and then add vanilla extract. Stir until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour and baking soda.

Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients (the batter should be thick and sticky). Fold in chocolate chips.

Transfer batter to the prepared pan and add more chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool before frosting.

To make the frosting, combine the cocoa powder and almond butter in a medium bowl. Add in the almond milk and stir to combine. Lastly, stir in maple syrup and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.

When the cake has cooled, frost, slice and serve.

*Chef’s Note: For vegan option, use 2 flax eggs. Combine 2 tbsp ground flaxseed with 5 tbsp warm water and set aside to thicken.

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake

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Recipe by Samah Dada

Samah Dada pursues her passion for wellness, recipe development, and food through #DADAEATS. Her blog is full of healthy recipes that are accessible and simple to make!

This cake has an unbelievably fluffy texture that’s created by a combination of almond and coconut flour. The sweetness from the coconut sugar is complemented by the tahini, which totally transforms the flavor profile of this dessert. The vegan frosting takes it to another level, making it the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even a sweet afternoon treat.

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake

Serves: 
16 squares
Cooking Level: 
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

For The Tahini Cake:

  • 3/4 cup tahini
  • 2 eggs* See Chef's Note
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips and more for topping

For The Vegan Chocolate Frosting:

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk feel free to add more almond milk to thin, or more almond butter to thicken to reach your desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8- by 8-inch pan with parchment paper with flaps so you will be able to easily lift it out of the pan after baking.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and tahini until smooth. Stir in coconut sugar and mix until it is thoroughly incorporated. Pour almond milk into the tahini mixture, and then add vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour and baking soda.
  • Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients (the batter should be thick and sticky). Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared pan and add more chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, combine the cocoa powder and almond butter in a medium bowl. Add in the almond milk and stir to combine. Lastly, stir in maple syrup and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • When the cake has cooled, frost, slice and serve.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake

Photo Credit: Samah Dada

This cake has an unbelievably fluffy texture that’s created by a combination of almond and coconut flour. The sweetness from the coconut sugar is complemented by the tahini, which totally transforms the flavor profile of this dessert. The vegan frosting takes it to another level, making it the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even a sweet afternoon treat.

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cake

Serves: 
16 squares
Cooking Level: 
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

For The Tahini Cake:

  • 3/4 cup tahini
  • 2 eggs* See Chef's Note
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips and more for topping

For The Vegan Chocolate Frosting:

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk feel free to add more almond milk to thin, or more almond butter to thicken to reach your desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8- by 8-inch pan with parchment paper with flaps so you will be able to easily lift it out of the pan after baking.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and tahini until smooth. Stir in coconut sugar and mix until it is thoroughly incorporated. Pour almond milk into the tahini mixture, and then add vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour and baking soda.
  • Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients (the batter should be thick and sticky). Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer batter to the prepared pan and add more chocolate chips on top of the batter. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, combine the cocoa powder and almond butter in a medium bowl. Add in the almond milk and stir to combine. Lastly, stir in maple syrup and mix until thoroughly combined and smooth.
  • When the cake has cooled, frost, slice and serve.
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
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