How to Make Whole-Grain Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like indulging in a rich, moist chocolate cake, and if it happens to be a healthier, whole-grain version, it's even better! This Whole-Grain Chocolate Cake recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while incorporating some extra nutrients into your dessert. Made with whole-grain flour and natural sweeteners, this cake is a guilt-free indulgence that you can feel good about enjoying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • ½ cup spelt flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan; line with parchment paper.
  • Whisk coconut sugar, oat flour, spelt flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Pour in buttermilk, coconut oil, and vanilla extract; whisk until batter is well blended.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan; smooth top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 206mg