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!
Hi, When you write 17g of sugar is for 100g of cake, or for the whole cake.
It lokes delicious. Congrats.
its per serving!
Hi there! Could I use canned pumpkin purée instead of the sweet potato? Love all of your amazing healthy delicious recipes. 😃
Hi Tammy and thank you!
Yes, you can!
Is the sweet potato baked first?
Hi Jennifer, I used canned pureed sweet potato here but if you don’t have just bake your sweet potato until soft tender and then mash it.
Can you use almond flour in place of regular flour with the baking soda?
Hi, I havent’ tried that flour in this recipe but it could work with the combination of coconut flour and almond flour. Pls let us know if you try it!
can I sub the eggs for something? more milk or flax seed ? what would you suggest , thanks
Did you boil or steam the sweet potatoes first or just blend it raw?
You need either canned pureed sweet potato (that’s what I used) or you need to bake a sweet potato and then mash it.
how “maplely” will this taste? not my favorite flavor but the cake sounds so good…
Hi Karen, its funny you ask that because the original recipe calls for more maple syrup and i decreased it. It is the perfect level of sweetness and not too maply in my opinion! Enjoy!
Can you use canned pure pureed pumpkin in place of the sweet potato?
Hi Tina, yes you can, just maybe add a teensy bit more maple to make up for it…. or don’t it will still be delicious!
Guilt free yumminess!! Love, love, love!
Hi Nicci and thanks for trying the cake!
I can’t use regular flour, and I saw your combo about the mix of almond flour and coconut flour but I can’t eat coconut flour either.
Thoughts on oat flour? Which do you think would sub better oat or almond?
Hi Megan, I would definitley go with the oat flour! Enjoy!
Yum!!! Loved making this cake, had nearly everything in my cupboard and fridge, used honey instead of Maple.
Everyone who tasted enjoyed.
Thank you
Hi Nachelle, glad it was a winner for eveyrone!! Thanks for the kind feedback
Hi, Can you use sugar instead of maple syrup & the oil can it be substitute for coconut oil? Thanks
Hi Gul, i think that would work
Hi, can i use whole wheat flour with baking powder instead of self-rising/simple flour? And can i use the same measurements? Thanks!
Hi Kate, yes you can use that flour!
What brand Cocoa do you use?
Hi Rose, I use Navitas Natural cacao powder. Ill link it below:
https://amzn.to/47qt0qe
Hi absolutely love this cake and my little one. Can I ask how long does it last for? Thanks
Hi Kirsty, glad its a winner for you and your family! I had mine in the fridge up to 5 days. Enjoy!
This cake is delicious!! I replaced the oil with applesauce and on day 3, it is still so moist.
This is incredible tasting and I do NOT BAKE!! My question I do not see how many servings you are getting to arrive at your nutrition info! Ty for ppl who log super important, as a trainer who has helped 100s of women lose weight your posts are great!
Keep up the good work!
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!
Does the calorie calculation for 8 servings include the frosting?
Thanks!
I love your recipes
Thank you Wanda!
Does the frosting go bad really fast due to the avocados? Like in 1-2 days?
Hi Robin, no it lasts! Its delicious!
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!
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!
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!
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