Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake
A healthier take on a classic dessert, this Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake features nutty whole wheat flour and a rich chocolate flavor, perfect for any celebration or sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 3/4 cups freshly milled soft wheat flour
- 2 cups organic cane sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sunflower oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot coffee
- 315 grams unsalted butter (2 sticks plus 6 tablespoons)
- 400 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Frosting
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round 9-inch cake pans and set aside.
- In a stand mixer with the wire whisk attachment, add the cake ingredients in the order given. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, use a knife to loosen the sides and gently invert the cakes onto parchment paper. Allow them to cool completely.
Frosting
- To make the frosting, melt together all of the frosting ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Pour the melted frosting into a stainless steel 8x12 pan and let it cool for 15 minutes. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the frosting is set, about 30 minutes.
- Once the frosting has thickened, gather it toward the center with a rubber spatula for easier spreading.
Assembly
- Spread a tablespoon of frosting in the middle of your cake platter, and place one layer of cake on top to hold it in place.
- Top with frosting, then layer the second cake on top and repeat with more frosting.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake using a cake spatula.
Storage
- Store the cake in the refrigerator and allow it to thaw for a few hours before serving to soften the frosting.
Notes
For a moister cake, consider adding an extra egg or a bit of applesauce. You can also enhance the chocolate flavor by adding a teaspoon of espresso powder to the batter.