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Healthy Chocolate Cake

You'd have no idea that there are a few wholesome ingredient swaps in this Healthy Chocolate Cake. So decadent and made with natural ingredients!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 Slices
Calories: 390 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white whole-wheat flour sifted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 2/3 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
For the frosting
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line the bottom of 2 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, spraying the sides with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  3. Add all the remaining cake batter ingredients, except the water, and whisk just a little bit until combined but not fully mixed.
  4. Pour the water over the mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Divide between the 2 pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 38-42 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool in the pan completely.
  6. While the cakes are cooling, beat the butter and Greek yogurt in a large bowl until fluffy.
  7. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder and beat until mixed.
  8. Beat in the vanilla and salt.
  9. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate to firm up while the cakes cool.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, place one of the cake layers on a cake stand, bottom side up, and spread 3/4 cup of the frosting on top.
  11. Place the other cake on top. Spread a VERY thin layer of frosting over the cake to seal in the crumbs, then chill 30 minutes.
  12. Once chilled, frost the rest of the cake
  13. DEVOUR

Nutrition Information

Calories 390kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 61mg (20%) Sodium 270mg (11%) Potassium 260mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 428IU (9%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 390

% Daily Value*

Calories 390kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 270mg 11%
Potassium 260mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 428IU 9%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.