Description
This healthy chocolate cake is 100% fat free, sugar free, and made without eggs, butter, or milk. It’s moist, rich, and has a tender crumb. Naturally vegan and gluten free, it’s the perfect guilt-free dessert that still satisfies your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup granulated sweetener of choice (e.g., monk fruit, erythritol)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sweetener, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vanilla extract, apple cider vinegar, and applesauce. Pour in the water and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with a healthy frosting of your choice, if desired.
Notes
- Use any zero-calorie sweetener of choice. Monk fruit or erythritol work best.
- For a layer cake, double or triple the recipe. Bake time remains the same.
- Try pairing with a sugar-free, low-calorie frosting for a fully healthy treat.
- This cake is also naturally vegan and can be made gluten-free with the right flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 306mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
