The Easiest Healthiest Chocolate Cake Ever
Get ready to indulge guilt-free with *The Easiest Healthiest Chocolate Cake Ever*! This wholesome dessert delivers rich chocolate flavor while using nutrient-packed ingredients like whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture. Honey or maple syrup replaces refined sugar, while almond milk keeps it light and dairy-free, making it vegan-friendly with just one simple swap. With optional dark chocolate chips for an extra decadent touch, this one-bowl wonder comes together in just 10 minutes and bakes to perfection in under half an hour. Perfect for any occasion, this chocolate cake is as easy to whip up as it is to devour. Whether you're looking for a dessert that’s healthier or one that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromise, this recipe has it all. Serve it plain, dusted with cocoa powder, or topped with fresh berries for a stunning presentation!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the honey (or maple syrup), unsweetened applesauce, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring gently. Mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
If using dark chocolate chips, fold them into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Optional: Dust the cake with a light layer of cocoa powder or garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1976 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.6 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.7 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.7 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 574 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 29.2 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 2926 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.
