Description
Indulgent chocolate lovers find pure bliss in this Moist Chocolate Cake, a rich symphony of cocoa and sweetness. Silky layers melt on your palate, promising a luxurious dessert experience that lingers with deep, satisfying chocolate memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cake flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 (3.9 ounces) package instant chocolate pudding mix (regular or sugar-free)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup fat-free milk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups sugar (or monk fruit sweetener)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or coconut oil)
- 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- Spray oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and coating a 9×13-inch baking pan with a light spray of oil to prevent sticking.
- Craft the liquid foundation by vigorously whisking together sugar, oil, applesauce, whole egg, egg whites, and vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Create a rich cocoa essence by dissolving cocoa powder into hot coffee, stirring until completely integrated and allowing the mixture to cool slightly before incorporating into the wet ingredients.
- Combine the dry structural elements by thoroughly blending flour, pudding mix, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate mixing vessel.
- Construct the cake batter by gradually introducing dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture, folding gently to maintain airiness, then fold in Greek yogurt until the batter becomes silky and uniform.
- Transfer the prepared batter into the prepared pan, ensuring even distribution, and bake for approximately 40 minutes until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and without raw batter residue.
- Allow the cake to completely cool to room temperature, which helps set the structure and enhances flavor development before carefully portioning into individual servings.
Notes
- Swap applesauce with mashed banana for added natural sweetness and moisture in the cake.
- Use dairy-free milk and coconut yogurt to make this recipe completely vegan-friendly.
- Test cake doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when fully baked, not leave an indentation.
- Add a tablespoon of espresso powder to enhance the deep chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg