On most nights we recommend a small piece of dark chocolate to get your fix, but on your “cheat day” you can splurge a little with this lower calorie one bowl chocolate cake.
Healthier Chocolate Cake
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces 70% dark chocolate chips or chocolate bar chopped
- 1 ⁄2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup coconut sugar divided
- 1 ⁄2 cup boiling water
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
- 1 ⁄4 cup almond meal
- 3 tablespoons whole wheat or whole spelt flour
- 2 to 3 teaspoons powdered sugar optional
Instructions
- 1. Position a rack in the bottom third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2. Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine chocolate, cocoa, and 3⁄4 cup of the sugar.
- 4. Add boiling water and whisk until chocolate is completely melted.
- 5. Whisk in eggs, egg whites, and bourbon. 6. Whisk in flour and almond meal until just incorporated.
- 7. Scrape batter into the prepared cake pan.
- 8. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 9. Cool and store at room temperature until ready to serve, sliced, and dusted with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g
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