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unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: sweetened cocoa powder

Carob powder is caffeine-free and lower in calories.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar content while milk chocolate is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until smooth.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

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

Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.

Once cooled, cut the cake into squares.

Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water until smooth.

Dip each cake square into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.

Roll the chocolate-covered cake in desiccated coconut until fully coated.

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