Description
A nutritious yet delicious cake made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, featuring a rich cocoa and zesty orange flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve plain or with powdered sugar, Greek yogurt, or whipped cream alongside fresh orange slices. Store in an airtight container for up to three days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg