Healthier Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Healthier Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 245 grams plain flour; 1 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar if you prefer); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 10-½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons ground carob; 400 grams firm yoghurt (not as watery as buttermilk but not as firm as greek yoghurt either); 300 ml water; 200 grams baking chocolate (for the frosting); 2 tablespoons milk (for the frosting)

Servings: persons

245 grams plain flour
1 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar if you prefer)
1 teaspoon baking soda
10-½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons ground carob
400 grams firm yoghurt (not as watery as buttermilk but not as firm as greek yoghurt either)
300 ml water
200 grams baking chocolate (for the frosting)
2 tablespoons milk (for the frosting)

1
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl (flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, salt and carob).
2
Whisk thoroughly
3
Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl (yoghurt and water).
4
Whisk thoroughly
5
Slowly add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
6
Mix until just combined
7
Pour the batter in a round 25 cm cake pan that's been greased and lined with parchment paper.
8
Bake for 25-35 min in a 180C oven
9
Make the frosting: combine chocolate and milk in a bowl.
10
Microwave until melted at 30 second intervals, stirring each time.
11
Let cool a bit then pour over the cake.
12
Refrigerate until firm

1280

kcal

Calories

Fat

276

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 245 grams plain flour, 1 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar if you prefer), 1 teaspoon baking soda, 10-½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Healthier Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Chocolate Cake

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