Sorta Healthy Chocolate Cake or Muffins

Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with this "Sorta Healthy Chocolate Cake or Muffins" recipe, a delightful blend of rich cocoa and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack, this recipe uses a mix of whole wheat and all-purpose flours to enhance its nutritional value without sacrificing the soft, moist texture you’ll love. Sweetened naturally with coconut or brown sugar and boosted by unsweetened applesauce and Greek yogurt, this chocolatey treat delivers flavor with fewer calories. For added decadence, optional dark chocolate chips can be folded into the batter. Ready in just 35 minutes, you can easily bake it as 12 muffins or as a single 8-inch cake. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite yogurt for a satisfying finish. This quick, healthier twist on chocolate indulgence is sure to become a family favorite! Keywords: healthy chocolate cake, chocolate muffins, easy baking recipe, whole wheat dessert, guilt-free treats.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin tin with liners, or grease an 8-inch round cake pan if making a cake.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the coconut sugar, applesauce, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps.

Step 4

Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix, as this could make the texture dense.

Step 5

If using dark chocolate chips, fold them into the batter for an extra indulgent touch.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the batter into the prepared muffin tin or cake pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes if making muffins, or 22-25 minutes if making a cake. The baked goods are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve as-is, or top with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added flair.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1081.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2524.9

Total Fat 72.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 394.2mg	0%
Sodium 2317.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 465.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.8g	0%
Total Sugars 239.4g
Protein 85.4g	0%

Vitamin D 132IU	0%
Calcium 644.4mg	0%
Iron 40.6mg	0%
Potassium 5448.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.7%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 65.3%