Healthy Chocolate Lovers Cake
We were blown away by this simple recipe that uses mostly healthy ingredients. Its so easy to throw together in minutes and bakes so quickly as well. You just have to have patience for the cool down frosting period. After that, prepare to be in chocolate heaven!
Now for that frosting you are going to fall in love. Avocado chocolate mousse/pudding has always been a favorite dessert of mine. Avocado has a neutral taste and silky smooth texture so when you add it to chocolate it adopts the flavor beautifully.
I loved adding shaved chocolate to the top of this cake but you can leave it plain or add on sprinkles – holiday themed or regular sprinkles. I personally make this cake and frosting the night before – let the cake cool overnight on the counter (in an air tight container) and the frosting stored in the fridge.
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Healthy Chocolate Cake
Equipment
- 9 inch cake pan
Ingredients
Cake:
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup sweet potato, baked + mashed or pureed
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup self rising flour *
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional)
Frosting:
- 2 large avocados
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Optional Topping: Shaved Chocolate or Chocolate Sprinkles
Instructions
- *If you don't have self rising flour simply add in 1 cup regular flour and 1½ tsp baking powder.
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, whisk together the eggs, sweet potato, olive oil, maple syrup and vanilla until smooth. Add in the flour and cacao powder by sifting it into the bowl. Also mix in the baking soda, salt and espresso powder with a spatula until the batter is smooth. Transfer to the baking pan/dish and smooth out top. Bake for 22-25 minutes. The middle will look gooey – thats okay. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting:
- In a small food processor, add in the avocados, maple syrup and cacao powder. Pulse until completely smooth and fluffy. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve!
this cake is the BOMB! Our picky daughter loved this cake!! I will be sharing and making again😊
HI Jaxx, That’s awesome! I’m so glad it was enjoyed by everyone and especially your daughter!! <3
That is my exact recipe that I have been making for over 20 yrs! Wow.. didn’t know anyone else made it!
Hi Ms Terri, Its a great recipe! We love it too!
if I use an air fryer oven I think I use a lower temperature because of the heat being more direct?
HI Marian, I havent tried it but yes, definitely lower temp i would assume!
Hi Stella😊
Healthy Lovers Chocolate Cake
My supermarket did not have canned sweet potato. My friend Dennis at the supermarket suggested Baby food organics sweet potato. Would that work in this recipe 🤷♀️
Hi Lea, i would not recommend that since the constistency might be too watery. I would recommend you buy a large baked potato and baking it until really fork tender. THEN pureeing it. That would work nicely here!
Does the frosting go bad really fast due to the avocados? Like in 1-2 days?
Hi Robin, no it lasts! Its delicious!
I love your recipes
Thank you Wanda!
Does the calorie calculation for 8 servings include the frosting?
Thanks!
I’m so impressed with this cake! Not overly sweet and just really delicious. Well done!
HI Jessica, YES!! We felt the same way about this recipe! Thank you for the kind feedback!