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Simple Chocolate Cake (with some really healthy ingredients)

healthy chocolate cake

This cake is gone. It went faster than a penny anywhere in a kid’s line of vision. At times, I was afraid Barry was going to carry it upstairs and hide it in his closet. Y’all…it got serious. I thought he was going to fight my Mama for it. But, Annie was watching so everything turned out fine. This simple healthy chocolate cake checks all the boxes: simple, healthy(ish), delicious, chocolate…you know, all the “required” items for a chocolate cake. Also, if you’re planning to sell candies and chocolates soon, check out these candy bar packaging ideas.

Let’s walk through how to make it!

Honestly, this might be the second best chocolate cake I’ve ever made (behind Miss Sally’s Chocolate Cake). But this cake is better in its own way. Heck – Barry gave it a 10 – and he almost never gives my food a 10. I’m still in shock. I might require reviving powders.

Because I wanted to make this with healthier ingredients (hence why I called it a healthy chocolate cake), I used coconut flour, aluminum-free baking powder, and organic cacao powder to start. Magic is going to happen here…can you tell? One of the reasons I used coconut flour is because it’s a gluten-free flour, so those who are gluten-intolerant can use it. It bakes up differently than regular flour and will give your food a different (but wonderful) texture. You use very little flour and a good amount of eggs.

Even if you’re not gluten-free, you should try coconut flour at least once. It’s fun. I like fun. Speaking of fun, did I mention chocolate? I used a chocolate cake recipe and converted the ingredients to make the coconut flour work. I used the same ingredients, but different. Okay, so I didn’t really use that recipe at all, except to tell me how long to bake it. Ahem.

You’ll also need honey, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, coconut oil, kefir/buttermilk, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips. Combine your applesauce and honey. I heated mine up just a tad on the stove to help them both blend well. If your applesauce is at room temp, you might not need to do that. Don’t get it too hot – just warm enough for them to mix up well.

In a mixing bowl, combine your eggs, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and kefir. Mix only until combined. If your coconut oil is solid (which mine is during the cold months), then you could add it to your applesauce mixture while you’re heating it…again, not too hot or you’ll cook the eggs when you combine the ingredients. To the egg bowl, add the applesauce honey mixture. Stir.

Now, you’re going to add the coconut flour, cacao powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until everything is smooth. You can use a hand mixer if you want, but I just used a whisk. My whisk and I, we’re tight. If you’re making a healthy chocolate cake and use your whisk, you’re also getting some exercise and burning calories in advance of the cake feast. #strategy

Pour your batter into a butter greased 8 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the top with chocolate chips. Trust me…just do it. You won’t be sorry. Have I lied to you yet? Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. You just want to bake it long enough so that a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Don’t over-bake it or it will be dry. No one likes a dry cake…except Oscar The Grouch. However, dry cake can always be saved with ice cream. Amen.

Okay, time for a quick confession: when I first came up with this recipe, we would only eat it when Annie was asleep so we wouldn’t have to share? It’s true. I told you, honesty is the best policy. The texture is different from your average cake, but different in a good way – kinda like the difference between cornbread and cake: they’re both awesome, but different. Got it?

After being out of the oven a bit, it will fall just a tad…but not much. It will still be nice and fluffy – ready for ice cream. I served it with homemade vanilla ice cream and it was a party every night at the Myers’ house! Well, it was a party for a few days…and then the cake was gone. Sadness.

Healthy Chocolate Cake
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Healthy Chocolate Cake

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake
Servings: 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup kefir or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat the applesauce and honey only until combined. Do not get the mixture hot – you only want the two ingredients to blend well.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the kefir, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in the applesauce mixture.
  • Add the coconut flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a whisk until combined.
  • Pour into a greased 8 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Kendra says

    November 15, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I am doing Naturally Knocked Up Sugar Detox…. this is the cake for me! (well minus the chocolate chips I will use carob) Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 15, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      I was buying carob chips, but I noticed the brand I bought had hydrogenated oil in them. 🙁 Boooo! But, I do love carob powder! Good luck on the Detox! We did well, but didn’t last the whole time. 🙂
      http://www.stacymakescents.com/the-sugar-detox-challenge-we-quit

      Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:16 am

    This cake looks AMAZING! And the products offered from this company look to be top-notch! I love that this cake is GF. Hmmmmm…I wonder if I could sub the eggs and dairy in this w/ anything. Oh the experimenting in my kitchen continues!! LOL!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 15, 2011 at 11:49 am

      If you try that, make sure to leave a comment here so others can see if your experiment worked! 🙂

      Reply
    • Adrienne @ Whole New Mom says

      November 15, 2011 at 11:56 am

      Hi Erin. I’m thinking subbing the eggs might make it not work b/c typically w/ heavier other ingreds like beans and c flour, they sink. But it’s worth a shot :-). The dairy would be fine if you use any kind of non dairy milk. Just use 1/2 T vinegar or lemonjuice and fill the rest of the 1/2 cup up w/ your non dairy milk of choice.

      🙂

      Reply
      • Stacy says

        November 15, 2011 at 1:38 pm

        Thanks for chiming in Adrienne!

        Reply
  3. Mindy @ The Purposed Heart says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:30 am

    I’m really glad I don’t have any coconut flour in the house or I would have to go make this immediately! 😉

    I’ve never actually tried coconut flour, but I’ve really been wanting to. I think you just talked me into getting some!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 15, 2011 at 10:41 am

      GET SOME!!!!!

      Reply
  4. Nancy says

    November 15, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Is coconut flour available in stores?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      November 15, 2011 at 7:56 am

      Yes, I’ve seen it at Earth Fare and Whole Foods. Try checking your local bulk food store or health food store. 🙂

      Reply


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