Healthy Chocolate Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Healthy Chocolate Cake, a moist and decadent dessert packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with a blend of whole wheat and almond flour, this cake is naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey and includes Greek yogurt and unsweetened applesauce for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Rich cocoa powder provides a deep chocolate flavor, while optional dark chocolate chips add bursts of extra sweetness. This chocolate cake is dairy-free (using almond milk) and perfect for health-conscious bakers looking for a clean yet satisfying treat. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal dessert for family gatherings, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for something sweet and nutritious. Garnish with fresh berries or a dollop of Greek yogurt for an elegant finish! Keywords: healthy chocolate cake, guilt-free dessert, whole wheat chocolate cake, clean eating dessert, moist chocolate cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 0.5 cup Almond milk (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until slightly frothy, then add the applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Slowly pour in the almond milk while stirring to achieve a smooth batter. If using dark chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level it out with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve as is, or garnish with fresh berries, a dusting of cocoa powder, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for additional flavor!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 72.1 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 2619 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 301.8 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 69.8 g | 249% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.7 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 822 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 30.1 mg | 167% | |
| Potassium | 3393 mg | 72% | |
*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.
