1-Bowl Chocolate Hazelnut Cake (Vegan + GF)

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp flaxseed meal ((to make flax eggs))
• 10 Tbsp water ((to make flax eggs))
• 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
• 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 tsp baking soda
• 2/3 scant cup maple syrup or agave nectar ((sub honey if not vegan))
• 2/3 cup cane or granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter ((such as Earth Balance))
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce ((or other hearty fruit puree, such as beets))
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ((if clumpy, sift))
• 1 cup almond meal ((finely ground from raw almonds))
• 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour ((finely ground from raw oats))
• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour blend*
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
• 1 1/4 cups dairy-free dark or semi-sweet chocolate ((chopped))
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or softened vegan butter ((cut into slices // such as Earth Balance))
• 1 1/4 - 2 cups powdered sugar ((ensure vegan-friendliness))
• 1 1/2 cups roasted unsalted hazelnuts