Fruity Chocolate Cake Recipe

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Carob powder is lower in calories and caffeine.

mixed fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh berries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh berries add antioxidants and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the raisins and dried mixed fruits gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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