5 Minute HOT CHOCOLATE CAKE ! When you can't decide whether to eat or drink your Calories! 😱

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Cacao powder is lower in calories, while chocolate chips can be more affordable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a sugar substitute with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free, while store-bought options can be more economical.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Add melted butter and warm buttermilk (or milk with lemon juice) to the dry ingredients and mix well.

If using, stir in vanilla extract.

Microwave the mixture for 5-8 minutes, checking at 5 minutes to see if it's done. Do not overbake.

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