Chocolate Paleo Snack Cake

• 10 whole Medjool Dates
• 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
• 3 whole Eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cups Virgin Coconut Oil
• 1/2 cups Strong Coffee
• 1/2 cups Coconut Flour
• 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoons Fine Celtic Sea Salt

1. Place the medjool dates in a food processor and pulse until completely pureed.
2. Add applesauce (or banana) and continue to pulse until pureed and combined with the dates.
3. Add the fruit puree to the bowl of a stand mixer.
4. Add the eggs, vanilla, coconut oil and coffee and mix on low-medium speed until well combined.
5. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
6. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low-speed, scraping down the sides, until you have a smooth batter.
7. Grease a 8x8 glass pan with coconut oil, pour in the batter and smooth it with the back of a spatula.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean.

dates, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, vanilla, virgin coconut oil, coffee, coconut flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/gluten-free/chocolate-paleo-snack-cake/ (may not work)