Chocolate Flaxseed Cake
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 2 Tbsp cane sugar
- Pinch of fine salt
- 2.5 Tbsp Manitoba Milling Co. Unsweetened Flax Milk
- 1 Tbsp Manitoba Milling Co. Smooth Whole-Milled Flax
- 2 tsp neutral oil such as canola or grapeseed
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: ¼ tsp instant espresso powder
Instructions
Instructions:
- Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt to a microwave safe mug. Mix.
- In a separate dish, combine milk and flaxseed to create a “flax egg”. Let sit for ~2 minutes.
- Add flax egg, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Microwave on high for 60-75 seconds, or until slightly puffed up and top springs back when lightly touched.
- Serve immediately with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and/or a dollop of your favorite plant-based ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a cleaner presentation you can mix the ingredients in a separate bowl and then transfer to a mug for presentation.
Note that microwave cook times may vary.