Heart-Healthy Classic Chocolate Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Classic Chocolate Cake, where rich chocolatey flavor meets nourishing ingredients for a delicious twist on an iconic dessert. Made with whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and extra-virgin olive oil, this cake is the perfect balance of decadence and wholesome goodness. Unsweetened applesauce keeps the cake moist while adding a natural touch of sweetness, and apple cider vinegar helps create a tender, airy texture without the need for processed additives. Ready in just 45 minutes, this simple yet elegant treat is perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers. Whether you enjoy it plain or with a sprinkle of cocoa powder, this heart-healthy dessert delivers all of the chocolatey satisfaction without compromising your wellness goals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat pastry flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, pure maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and water until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a tender cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve the cake as is, or dust with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired. Enjoy your heart-healthy chocolate delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.8 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2451 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.0 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.2 g | 236% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.0 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2910 mg | 62% | |
*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.
