Baking Cake Pan Cake With Kids - Bake For Good

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder in baking.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.25 cups unsweetened cocoa powder.

In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of water (or coffee), 0.33 cups vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Lightly oil a 9-inch round cake pan and pour the batter into it.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.

Once baked, let the cake cool.

For the frosting, mix 1.5 cups chocolate chips with 0.5 cups half and half in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about a minute until melted, then whisk until smooth.

Pour the frosting over the cooled cake.

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