Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Layer Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Layer Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CAKE:; 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour; 1 cup Brown Sugar; 1/3 cups Cocoa Powder; 1 teaspoon Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted; 1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Vanilla Yogurt; 2 whole Eggs; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/2 cups Hot Tap Water; FOR THE FUDGY FROSTING; 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened; 1/2 cups Whipped Nonfat Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Vanilla Yogurt; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder; 1 Tablespoon Milk; 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips, I Used Dark Chocolate; 1/2 cups Raspberries; 1/2 cups Shelled Pistachios; Chocolate Syrup, Enough To Drizzle Over The Cake As Desired (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE CAKE:
1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
1 cup Brown Sugar
1/3 cups Cocoa Powder
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
2 whole Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cups Hot Tap Water
FOR THE FUDGY FROSTING
2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
1/2 cups Whipped Nonfat Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Nonfat Greek Vanilla Yogurt
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 Tablespoon Milk
1/2 cups Chocolate Chips, I Used Dark Chocolate
1/2 cups Raspberries
1/2 cups Shelled Pistachios
Chocolate Syrup, Enough To Drizzle Over The Cake As Desired (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease sides of 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, brown sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Add butter, yogurt, eggs and vanilla. Beat gently until dry ingredients are moistened and mixture resembles a thick paste. Now stir in the hot water, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary, just until batter is blended and smooth.
3
With a spatula scrape batter from the bowl into the prepared pan and spread it to make a thin even layer.
4
Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake in the pan set on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cake out of the pan onto your work surface. Remove paper liner then carefully turn cake right side up. Cool completely.
5
While cake cools make the Fudgy Frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer blend butter, cream cheese, and 1/2 cup yogurt. Add in powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Blend well then mix in the milk. Use more or less milk for desired consistency. Also, taste and adjust sugar and cocoa to your liking.
6
Cut the cake into three equal-sized rectangles. Put the first rectangle onto your serving platter. Thickly spread frosting the first piece of cake, top with half of the chocolate chips. Top that with a second piece of cake, and spread it with frosting. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over that. Then top it with the last piece of cake. Frost top and sides of the cake. Sprinkle with pistachios and raspberries. Give the cake one last little drizzle of chocolate sauce if desired.
7
Enjoy.
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Recipe inspired by Better Homes & Garden's February 2011 issue.

979

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CAKE:, 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 1 cup Brown Sugar, 1/3 cups Cocoa Powder, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Layer Loaf 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.

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Whole Wheat Double Chocolate Layer Loaf Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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