Healthy Whole Foods Chocolate Cake (No Sugar, No Dairy!)
Looking for a healthy chocolate cake? This Whole Foods chocolate cake is made with wholesome ingredients, yet tastes like a decadent treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8-inch round cake pan
- Parchment paper
- oven
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free alternative
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ¼ cups dates pitted and soaked
- ½ cup mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Dairy-Free Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup dairy-free butter
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar or coconut sugar blended into powder
- 2-3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Blend dates into a smooth paste with a bit of warm water.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients in another bowl: date paste, mashed sweet potatoes, applesauce, plant-based milk, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
For the Frosting:
- Cream dairy-free butter until smooth.
- Mix in cocoa powder and half of the powdered sugar.
- Add almond milk gradually while mixing.
- Whip until fluffy, adjusting thickness with more milk or sugar if needed.
- Frost the cake and enjoy!