How to Make Healthy Chocolate Cake with Eric Lanlard

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds moisture.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

In a mixing bowl, mash avocados until smooth.

Add sugar and mix until well combined.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.

Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Serve with a drizzle of milk or a scoop of ice cream if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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