Paleo Chocolate Birthday Cake

coconut flour

high quality cacao powder

baking soda

celtic sea salt

eggs

coconut oil (butter or ghee), melted (more for greasing pans)

plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup

brewed coffee (or water)

vanilla extract

parchment paper for lining cake pans

[Frosting Ingredients below]:

cold pressed palm shortening

(approximately half a can) full fat coconut milk

honey (or vegan honey substitute)

vanilla extract