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Who said you can't enjoy a delicious chocolate cake and still maintain a healthy diet? This fluffy, fit chocolate cake is the perfect combination of flavor and lightness! Made with more nutritious ingredients and without refined sugar, it's ideal for those who want to enjoy a guilt-free sweet treat, whether for breakfast, an afternoon snack or even as a post-workout option. Let's learn how to prepare this healthy and super fluffy treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup oat flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1/4 cup 100% cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (such as stevia or xylitol, or honey if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (or other vegetable oil of your choice)
- 1/2 cup skim milk or plant-based milk (almond, coconut, oat)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate (optional, but it will make the cake even tastier!)
Directions:
- Preparing the Ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Grease a cake pan (it can be round or rectangular) with coconut oil and lightly flour it with oat or almond flour.
- Mixing the Liquid Ingredients: In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sweetener until you get a smooth mixture. Add the melted coconut oil (or other vegetable oil), milk and vanilla essence. Mix well.
- Adding the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and pinch of salt. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Mixing It All Up: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring well until a smooth dough forms. If desired, add chopped dark chocolate to the dough for an extra touch of flavor.
- Baking the cake: Transfer the batter to the greased pan and bake for approximately 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on the size and type of pan, so keep an eye on the doneness.
- Let it cool and serve: After the baking time, remove the cake and let it cool for a few minutes in the pan. Then, unmold it and let it cool completely on a rack (if you have one) or on a flat surface. The cake will be super fluffy and moist inside!
Tips:
- Even fluffier texture: If you want the cake to be even fluffier, you can replace 1/4 cup of oat flour with another 1/4 cup of potato starch or cornstarch.
- Healthy coverage: If you want to add an extra touch to your cake, you can prepare a healthy chocolate frosting by melting dark chocolate with a little skimmed milk or plant-based milk, creating a creamy ganache.
- Protein version: For an even higher protein version, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of protein powder (chocolate or vanilla flavor) to the dough.
This healthy chocolate cake is perfect for those who love chocolate but don't want to go off the rails with their diet. In addition to being fluffy, it has a delicious flavor and can be consumed in moderation by those who are looking to maintain a more balanced and nutritious diet.
Try this recipe and enjoy the best chocolate in a healthy way!