Healthy Chocolate Cake
Healthy Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream powder
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder, optional, for deeper color and flavor
For the Icing
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs. Add the heavy cream powder, Greek yogurt, and baking powder. If using, add the black cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor and color.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix all the cake ingredients together with a wooden spoon or spatula until a smooth, dark brown batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and floured (or parchment-lined) round baking pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, cocoa powder, and raw honey. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process is crucial for the icing to set properly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Once the cake is completely cool, use a spatula to spread the prepared icing evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Finish by sprinkling a small amount of sea salt over the frosted cake for a touch of contrast and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Slice and serve your healthy chocolate cake.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy Chocolate Cake
For the Cake
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream powder
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup black cocoa powder, optional, for deeper color and flavor
For the Icing
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan, or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs. Add the heavy cream powder, Greek yogurt, and baking powder. If using, add the black cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor and color.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix all the cake ingredients together with a wooden spoon or spatula until a smooth, dark brown batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased and floured (or parchment-lined) round baking pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, cocoa powder, and raw honey. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling process is crucial for the icing to set properly.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Once the cake is completely cool, use a spatula to spread the prepared icing evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Finish by sprinkling a small amount of sea salt over the frosted cake for a touch of contrast and flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Slice and serve your healthy chocolate cake.
⏱️ 2 min