How to make healthy chocolate cake
Introduction
Chocolate cake is often associated with white sugar, flour and guilt. What if we could reimagine that dessert in a healthier way, without losing the taste or texture we love? In this guide, we’ll explore how to bake a healthier chocolate cake by using wholesome ingredients, reducing refined sugar, adding nutrient-boosters, and smart substitutions. The aim is to create a cake that’s moist, satisfying, and better for you — a treat you can enjoy without remorse. Here is how to make healthy chocolate cake.
Ingredients needed
- 1 cup wheat flour
2. 3/4 cup of jaggery or 1/2 cup powdered brown sugar
3. 3 eggs
4. 1 teaspoon baking powder
5. 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
6. 100 gms of butter
7. 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
How to make healthy chocolate cake
- Take a bowl add 100 gms of butter, 3/4 cup of jaggery or 1/2 cup powdered brown sugar. Then use a whisk or an egg beater to turn it into batter.
2. Then add 3 eggs and mix the batter.Next, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and mix it well.
3. Then add 1 cup of wheat flour into the batter and mix it well.
4.Then add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix it well
5. Add 1/4 cup of milk if batter is not smooth enough. If the batter is smooth you can add less milk.Ensure your batter has a smooth consistency
6.Then take a mould and brush it with oil. Place a parchment paper and then pour the batter into the mould and finally top it with your favorite nuts. I personally love to top my batter with cashews cardamom powder and sugar free dark chocolate pieces. Slightly roasting your cashews before adding it to the batter can help to improve the taste.
7.Pre heat the oven to 180°C and bake your cake for 30 to 35 minutes. Use a tooth pick to check if its cooked well. Once its cooked well enough, take it out allow it to cool down.
8. Once its cooled down you can cut your cake and serve it.
Conclusion
Baking a healthy chocolate cake means choosing smarter ingredients. By substituting whole grains, using natural sweeteners, you can end up with a cake that is kinder to your body. Whether it’s for a celebration or just a weekend treat, this healthier version lets you savor every bite. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy a slice of chocolatey goodness.
Healthy chocolate cake recipe
Equipment
- 1 whisk or egg beater
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cake mould
- oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 or 1/2 cup jaggery or powdered brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 100 gms butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Take a bowl add 100 gms of butter, 3/4 cup of jaggery or 1/2 cup powdered brown sugar. Then use a whisk or an egg beater to turn it into batter.
- Then add 3 eggs and mix the batter.Next, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder and mix it well.
- Then add 1 cup of wheat flour into the batter and mix it well.
- Then add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon baking powder and mix it well
- Add 1/4 cup of milk if batter is not smooth enough. If the batter is smooth you can add less milk.Ensure your batter has a smooth consistency
- Then take a mould and brush it with oil. Place a parchment paper and then pour the batter into the mould and finally top it with your favorite nuts. I personally love to top my batter with cashews cardamom powder and sugar free dark chocolate pieces. Slightly roasting your cashews before adding it to the batter can help to improve the taste.
- Pre heat the oven to 180°C and bake your cake for 30 to 35 minutes. Use a tooth pick to check if its cooked well. Once its cooked well enough, take it out allow it to cool down.
- Once its cooled down you can cut your cake and serve it.
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