The CHEAPEST and EASIEST Chocolate Cake You’ll Ever Make!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

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

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Combine 1 + 1/2 cup plain flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Add 2/3 cup sugar to the dry ingredients.

Pour in 1 cup slightly warm water and 1/3 cup vegetable oil.

Add 2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice and 1 tsp vanilla (optional).

Whisk gently until well combined and smooth, but do not overmix the batter.

Prepare a 20cm square pan lined with parchment paper.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool completely at room temperature.

In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and about 1 1/2 Tbsp of water.

Stir until it forms a thick glaze, adding more water a bit at a time if necessary.

If the glaze is too thin, add more powdered sugar to thicken it.

Cooking Techniques

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