Hormone-Friendly Cacao Chocolate Cake
This decadent yet nourishing chocolate cake is made with real cacao, coconut sugar, and almond flour - A beautiful balance between indulgence and hormone-supportive ingredients. It’s rich, fluffy, and deeply satisfying without the crash that comes with refined sugar.
Why it’s hormone-friendly:
Cacao is rich in magnesium and antioxidants, which can help ease PMS symptoms and support mood balance. The healthy fats from almond flour and coconut oil nourish your hormones naturally.
Dry Ingredients
1¼ cups blanched almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
½ cup cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
3 large eggs (room temp)
½ cup maple syrup or honey
¼ cup coconut sugar
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup melted butter (or coconut oil/avocado oil)
½ cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp vanilla extract
optional: 2 tbsp greek yogurt for an extra moist and juicy texture!
Chocolate Cashew Frosting
1 cup soaked cashews (drained)
¼ cup cacao powder
1 tbsp coconut sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Let cool completely before frosting.
Blend frosting ingredients until smooth, chill to thicken.
Frost, slice, and enjoy your rich, hormone-friendly chocolate cake!
Cycle Syncing Tip
This recipe is perfect for your luteal phase, when you’re craving something sweet and comforting before your period kicks in. The magnesium-rich cacao helps calm your nervous system and reduce PMS symptoms.
made with love, to nourish your body & hormones 🤎