Baking with Bella - Sandy's Chocolate Cake

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: dark cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark cocoa powder enhances flavor without added sugar.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce adds moisture with fewer calories.

Mix brown sugar, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla in a medium sized bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda.

Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream into the brown sugar mixture.

Add boiling water to the mixture and stir well.

Pour the batter into greased and floured round pans (3 pans).

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool.

For the frosting, melt butter and chocolate over low heat and let cool slightly.

In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, vanilla, and sour cream.

Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the powdered sugar mixture and stir well to combine.

Frost the cooled cake.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens