Diabetic Wacky Chocolate Cake
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with this Diabetic Wacky Chocolate Cake, a clever twist on a classic dessert tailored for a diabetic-friendly lifestyle. This one-bowl wonder skips the eggs and dairy, relying on pantry staples like unsweetened applesauce and apple cider vinegar for a moist, tender crumb. Sweetened with a granulated sugar substitute, it offers rich cocoa flavor without compromising blood sugar goals. The simple "wacky cake" technique minimizes cleanup, while its quick prep time makes it perfect for any occasion. Serve this naturally vegan cake plain, dusted with powdered sugar substitute, or topped with sugar-free whipped cream for a low-carb chocolate treat everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar substitute (like erythritol or stevia blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup cold water
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar substitute, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine.
Using the back of a spoon, make three wells in the dry ingredients: one larger and two smaller.
Pour the apple cider vinegar into one of the smaller wells, the vanilla extract into the other, and the vegetable oil into the larger well.
Add the unsweetened applesauce and cold water to the mixture.
Stir everything together until fully combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be slightly thin, and that's okay.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Slice into 8 portions and enjoy! Optionally, you can dust with a small amount of powdered sugar substitute or serve with a dollop of sugar-free whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2453 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.4 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.6 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1163 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
