Description
A moist and rich chocolate cake that balances indulgence with the health benefits of yogurt, perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups spelt flour (or white or oat flour)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or peanut butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, Dutch cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, yogurt, milk, and oil until well combined. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes or until a skewer comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then remove using parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack.
- If desired, prepare a chocolate glaze and apply once the loaf has cooled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, yogurt loaf, dessert, baking, healthy dessert