Let's Make Moist Chocolate Cake!

You’ll want to make this rich chocolate cake for any special occasion! Recipe

We’re using a combination of cocoa powder, baking chocolate, and dark chocolate chips to bring delicious deep chocolate flavors all throughout this healthier moist chocolate cake.

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INGREDIENTS: – eggs – unsweetened applesauce – almond milk – avocado oil – vanilla extract – oat flour – brown rice flour – coconut flour – cocoa powder – natural cane sugar – baking powder – sea salt – dark chocolate chips – unsweetened baking chocolate

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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line the base of two 6″ round cake pans with parchment paper, and oil the sides.

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In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk it smooth!

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Mix in the chocolate chips and grated chocolate into the batter. This makes it extra chocolaty!

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Pour the batter evenly between your prepared pans. Smooth the tops. Tap the pans on the counter to let air bubble out.

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Bake for 30-34 minutes. Test with a toothpick for doneness. You want a slightly moist toothpick. Not gooey but not bone dry. It will spring back when you press it lightly.

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Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool on a wire wrack.

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Once the cake is cooling, whisk together the cream cheese, maple syrup, and cocoa powder to make the frosting.

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When the cake is cooled to the touch, spread the frosting on the top of one cake, top with the other, and then thinly spread the frosting on the top and sides.

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Top with extra grated chocolate. Store your triple chocolate cake covered in the fridge. It's delicious chilled or at room temperature!

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Get the full Moist Chocolate Cake recipe, along with all the substitutions and tips on www.fitmamarealfood.com Connect on Instagram @fitmamarealfood

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