Healthy Chocolate Cake
A delicious and easy chocolate cake that is sugar-free and fat-free, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all purpose flour (gluten free, if necessary)
- 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice Adjust to taste
- 0.25 cups cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sweetener, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce to the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the water over the mixture and stir until fully combined, ensuring no streaks of flour remain.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Check the doneness by inserting a skewer; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for around 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze individual slices.