Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup (90g) All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (45g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) Salt
  • 3 Large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Whole milk
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp (14g) Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tbsp (16g) Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Fresh raspberries for pairing

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8-inch cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl to remove clumps.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half of the coconut sugar until the mixture becomes pale and thick.
  4. Stir the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter into the egg yolk mixture.
  5. In a separate, spotlessly clean bowl, whip the egg whites on medium speed until foamy.
  6. Gradually add the remaining coconut sugar to the egg whites, continuing to whip until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  7. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites, being careful not to deflate the air bubbles.
  8. Sift the dry ingredients over the batter and fold gently until just combined.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh raspberries.