PASTEL de chocolate

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces fat while keeping moisture.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds protein and tang.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate frosting

🥗Healthier: whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought frosting

Whipped cream is lighter and can be made with fewer ingredients.

Put the entire contents of the chocolate cake mix box into a bowl.

Add 4 large eggs to the bowl.

Pour in 1 cup of oil and 1.5 cups of milk.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Preheat the oven to 210 degrees Celsius.

Pour the batter into a prepared mold, filling it a little over halfway.

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

Check if the cake is cooked using a toothpick.

Let the cake cool before proceeding.

Prepare a mixture with leftover chocolate and a little water, mixing well.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the cooled cake to moisten it.

In another bowl, beat half a bar of cream cheese with half a can of sweetened condensed milk and 3 tablespoons of powdered milk until smooth.

Spread the cream cheese mixture over the top of the cake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens