Healthy Chocolate Cake

Did you know that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and can provide various health benefits when consumed in moderation?

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Healthy Chocolate Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 1 hr

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 Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 ripe Banana
• 0.5 cup Maple syrup
• 0.75 cup Almond milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Add maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
6. Grease a round cake pan and pour the batter into it. Smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
9. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

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.