Easy and Healthy Chocolate Cake

Did you know that chocolate cake dates back to ancient times? The Mayans and Aztecs were known to consume chocolate in the form of a beverage, and it wasn’t until the 18th century that chocolate cake as we know it today began to emerge.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 11.

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Easy and Healthy Chocolate Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup Fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, Greek yogurt, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, decorate the cake with fresh berries.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.