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A slice of dark chocolate cake on a white plate with fresh berries

Healthy Dark Chocolate Applesauce Cake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large egg s
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup boiling water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Sift together whole wheat pastry flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully emulsified.
  4. Incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Carefully pour the boiling water into the batter and whisk gently by hand until the mixture is smooth and aerated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.