Healthy Easy Chocolate Cake
Healthy Easy Chocolate Cake is moist, rich, and balanced—made with Greek yogurt, honey, and olive oil for a wholesome dessert you can feel good about. Quick to prepare, family-friendly, and full of chocolatey goodness, it’s the perfect guilt-free treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- 8x8-inch Baking Pan
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or half all-purpose, half whole wheat
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder natural, not Dutch-processed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened applesauce for dairy-free option
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup milk dairy or non-dairy (almond, oat, soy)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon optional for flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, honey, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry. Stir gently until combined; do not overmix.
- Transfer batter to the pan. Bake 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve plain, dusted with cocoa, or with a light yogurt frosting.
Notes
Variations: Add espresso powder for mocha flavor, banana for natural sweetness, or fresh berries for contrast. Avoid overmixing and overbaking for the best moist texture.