Healthy Chocolate Cake
A rich and moist chocolate cake made with wholesome ingredients like coconut sugar and Greek yogurt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line two 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease them well. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, coconut sugar, eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, whole milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- If using, add mini chocolate chips and stir until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Place the cake pans on a wire cooling rack to cool to room temperature (about 1 hour).
Serving
- Once cool, lift the cakes out of the pans, remove the parchment paper, and let them cool completely on the wire rack.
- Once cool, frost with chocolate frosting and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the batter. This cake can be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or topped with fresh berries for an added touch. Leftover cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.