Reduced-Sugar Chocolate Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter the sides of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with removable bottom. Line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the flour, ground almonds, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients alternating with the buttermilk. Spread the batter out in the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Unmould.