Healthy Apple Cocoa Cake (No Added Sugar)

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Healthy Apple Cocoa Cake (No Added Sugar)

This surprisingly decadent, deeply chocolatey cake relies entirely on the natural sweetness and moisture of applesauce—no refined sugar or butter required.

Ingredients & Instructions

Servings: 8 slices

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup oat flour (or whole wheat flour)

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Optional glaze: 2 tbsp cocoa powder mixed with 1-2 tbsp water/milk and a dash of stevia.

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 180°C and line a small loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. Mix: Whisk the applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Stir until just combined.

  3. Bake: Pour into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing. Top with the optional glaze if desired.

Tips & Notes

  • Moisture Level: Because applesauce provides the hydration, don’t overbake it, or the cake will lose its fudgy texture.

  • Sweetness Adjustment: If your applesauce is very tart, you can add a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit to the batter without altering the liquid balance.

Health Benefits & Nutrition

  • Benefit: Rich in antioxidants from the pure cocoa powder, high in fiber from the oat flour, and perfectly friendly for blood sugar management since it avoids refined sugars.

Estimated Per Serving:

  • Calories: 75 kcal

  • Carbs: 9g

  • Protein: 3g

  • Fat: 2g

Quick Q&A

Q: Can I make this completely vegan?

A: Yes! Swap the 2 eggs for 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 5 tbsp water, left to sit for 5 minutes). The texture will be slightly denser but still delicious.

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