Healthy Black Devils Food Cake
Indulge in the decadence of chocolate without the guilt with our Healthy Black Devil’s Food Cake! This rich, moist cake swaps out traditional heavy ingredients for healthier alternatives like whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened applesauce, and non-fat Greek yogurt while still delivering an intensely chocolatey flavor, thanks to unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of brewed coffee to enhance the richness. Naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and coconut sugar, this wholesome dessert strikes the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the option to top it with dark chocolate chips, this crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or a feel-good weekday dessert. Try this enticing recipe today and savor every guilt-free bite of this better-for-you chocolate cake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
- 0.5 cup honey (or pure maple syrup)
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 2 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup brewed coffee (or water)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut sugar. Mix until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the wet ingredients, whisking after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix, as overmixing can lead to a dense cake.
Stir in the brewed coffee (or water) until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated. The coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without leaving a detectable coffee taste.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle dark chocolate chips on top, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Slice and enjoy this rich yet healthier Black Devils Food Cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.4 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 312 mg | 7% | |
*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.
