How long does this spiced chocolate cake take to cook?

This cake cooks incredibly fast, requiring only 40-50 seconds on high power in the microwave, depending on your ramekin size.

What makes this chocolate cake gluten-free?

The recipe uses ground gluten-free oats and ground almonds instead of traditional wheat flour, making it suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Can I adjust the sweetness or darkness of the chocolate?

Yes, you can add a half teaspoon more cocoa powder for a darker chocolate flavor or an extra teaspoon of raw sugar if you prefer a sweeter cake.

What kind of yogurt should I use for this recipe?

The recipe calls for plain coconut milk yogurt, but any non-dairy yogurt will work. You might need to adjust the quantity slightly to achieve a muffin-like batter consistency.

What are some good topping ideas for this cake?

You can top your cooled cake with powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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One-Minute Spiced Chocolate Cake
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: One-Minute Spiced Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon gluten-free oats, ground; 1 Tablespoon Almond, ground (raw almonds, freshly ground); 1.5 teaspoons cocoa powder. a half tsp more if you like it dark; 1/8 teaspoon baking powder; 1 Tablespoon raw sugar, ground (Use a tsp more if you like it sweeter); 1 teaspoon organic canola oil and a few drops for greasing; Spices of choice (I used a generous pinch of clove powder and ginger powder); 2 teaspoons plain coconut milk yogurt. (or any non dairy yogurt, you might need a smidgen less or more depending on the consistency of the yogurt)

RH By: Richa Hingle

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A small, dark brown One-Minute Spiced Chocolate Cake, freshly baked in a ramekin, dusted with powdered sugar, ready to be enjoyed.

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Ingredients You Need for One-Minute Spiced Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 tablespoon gluten-free oats, ground
1 Tablespoon Almond, ground (raw almonds, freshly ground)
1.5 teaspoons cocoa powder. a half tsp more if you like it dark
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 Tablespoon raw sugar, ground (Use a tsp more if you like it sweeter)
1 teaspoon organic canola oil and a few drops for greasing
Spices of choice (I used a generous pinch of clove powder and ginger powder)
2 teaspoons plain coconut milk yogurt. (or any non dairy yogurt, you might need a smidgen less or more depending on the consistency of the yogurt)

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How to Prepare One-Minute Spiced Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Whisk all the dry ingredients very well.
Mix the oil and yogurt and whisk to remove lumps, add this to the dry ingredients and mix till well combined and like a muffin batter. If it is too dry, add a drop or 2 of yogurt. Try to not make the batter too wet.
Grease a ramekin well if you want to remove the cake and serve.
Drop this batter into a tiny ramekin or small thick ceramic espresso cup.
Microwave on high power for 40-50 seconds. (depends on the size of the ramekin. deep and tall will need more time)
Let it cool completely before trying to remove from ramekin. or cool for atleast 5 minutes before digging in.
For variations: Add chocolate chips to the batter. or some orange zest.
Top with powdered sugar or melted chocolate or vegan vanilla ice cream.

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