Healthy Apple & Cocoa Cake

Here’s a Healthy Apple & Cocoa Cake recipe that’s moist, naturally sweetened, and made with wholesome ingredients — perfect for a guilt-free treat or snack!

🍎🍫 Healthy Apple & Cocoa Cake

A soft, rich chocolate cake with bits of sweet apple, made with no refined sugar and minimal fat.

Ingredients:

• Dry:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional but lovely with apple)

  • Pinch of salt

• Wet:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and grated

  • 2 eggs

  • ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil

  • ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt (for extra moisture)

• Optional Add-ins:

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:
   350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients:
   In another large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce until smooth. Stir in grated apples.

4. Combine:
   Add dry ingredients to the wet and mix just until combined. Fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips.

5. Bake:
   Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

6. Cool & Serve:
   Let cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Delicious warm or chilled!

📝 Tips:

• Use sweeter apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for more natural sweetness.

• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze slices individually.

• Dust with cocoa powder or drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a fancier finish.

Would you like a vegan version or muffin adaptation of this recipe?