# Gluten-Free & Lactose-Free Chocolate Cake

**By Merve Tığlı** · 2026-07-11

A light chocolate cake for anyone avoiding gluten and lactose — a gentler alternative for sweet cravings that won't leave you feeling heavy or bloated.

**Makes 8 servings**

### Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

-   Energy: 190 kcal
-   Protein: 5 g
-   Fat: 10 g
-   Carbohydrate: 17 g
-   Fibre: 3 g

_Estimated values._

### Ingredients

-   2 eggs
-   ½ cup coconut yogurt
-   ¼ cup coconut sugar (use ⅓ cup if you prefer it sweeter)
-   ¼ cup date syrup (or another natural sweetener)
-   ⅓ cup cacao powder
-   1 cup almond flour
-   1 tablespoon baking powder
-   A pinch of salt (optional)

### Method

Whisk the wet ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients and fold in gently with a spatula. Bake at 180 °C for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool — store in the fridge. Tip: a small square tin gives a thicker cake. Enjoy!

_Originally shared on [our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVKqzzXk-qd/)._

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> Source: [nFit Diet & Nutrition](https://shop.nfitdiet.com/blogs/nfit-recipes/gluten-free-chocolate-cake)