Converting a family recipe to gluten and dairy-free because when life gives you Hashimoto's, you should still enjoy things!
Who doesn’t love a delicious chocolate cake? There are very few things I enjoy eating more in this world. When I met my husband’s family at 17, I was introduced to the best Chocolate cake I have ever had.
Grandma Jackson’s Chocolate Cake
This recipe was passed down to my mother-in-law by her mother-in-law, who has four sons. Needless to say, we eat this cake often and that is totally fine with everyone.
Fast forward to my 30’s when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and went Paleo, I could no longer enjoy this delicious cake. I went on a mission to make it “Angie friendly,” as I called it.
Here are the recipes for the traditional Grandma Jackson's Chocolate Cake and the gluten and dairy-free Angie Friendly version.
I mostly use the 365 brand from Wholefoods. Feel free to substitute any of these ingredients. The only one I would not recommend replacing is the King Arthur Flour Gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
For those of you who do not have a Wholefoods and do not have access to the 365 brand, I have included links to comparable items you can purchase through Amazon.
Gluten and Dairy Free Version
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Ingredients
1 pkg of King Arthur Flour Gluten Free Chocolate cake mix
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1 pkg (3.5-6oz) 365 instant chocolate pudding
I have tried different amounts of pudding from 3-6oz and it always turns out great
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1 cup of 365 value canned coconut milk
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1 cup of oil (vegetable, coconut or olive)
4 beaten eggs
½ cup of water
1pkg (10-12oz) of Enjoy chocolate chips (I like to use semi-sweet or dark)
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Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl mix together everything but the chocolate chips. Mix well until smooth (it will be thick). Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into a prepared bundt pan. (I use coconut oil spray). Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan then invert into the cake plate.
If baking in a different type of pan, follow the directions on the box. Make sure to test with a knife before taking it out.
Yum, Yum! Enjoy!
Regular Version
1pkg Devil’s food chocolate cake mix
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1pkg (6oz) instant chocolate pudding
1 cup of sour cream
4 beaten eggs
1/2cup of water
1pkg (10-12oz) of chocolate chips
Similar baking instructions as above.
I hope this cake brings you as many great memories as it has brought us through the years. From our family to yours! Enjoy!
-Angie
PS: if you make it, tag me on the social stuff @alltherandomnessblogger