Current state of being: I just had a delicious and savory lunch (leftover Miso Roasted Mushroom Noodle Bowls, YUM) and le afternoon sugar cravings are in full swing! Writing this post about chocolate cake is probably not helping. I mean look at it! Creamy, sweet, decadent, soft, melt-in-your mouth. If ONLY we still had some!
You guys, I have the ultimate sweet tooth. For the most part I eat pretty healthy (well…ya know….with the occasional donut or pizza slice…ok pizza box. Not sorry.), but if you put me in a room with baked goods, it’s over. And I mean OVER. No self control. I’ve tried to be the “Oh, I’ll just have one little slice” girl and it’s just not me! If that’s you, I’m so proud of ya girl. Teach me your ways. In the meantime, I’m probably better off just making a healthy chocolate cake than trying to eat just a little piece of non-healthy cake!
And anyway, this Healthy Chocolate Cake w/ Tahini-Chocolate Icing tastes just like regular chocolate cake!
So no losses there. Since it’s primarily made out of whole wheat flour, flaxseed, chia seeds, almond butter, greek yogurt and dates, I would say it’s actually a pretty major win! Also —> THIS COCOA POWDER. Absolute fave, y’all.
For the icing, I used the Tahini-Chocolate recipe from the Tahini-Chocolate Dipped Watermelon Wedges recipe! Also, did I mention you can put all of the ingredients of this healthy chocolate cake in a food processor and have it baked in about 30 minutes? SO Great!
Here’s the easy recipe:
Healthy Chocolate Cake w/ Tahini-Chocolate Icing
Ingredients
- 6 dates
- 6 Tbsp honey
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 bananas
- 3 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp flaxseed
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Soak the dates in water and ensure that they are pitted.
- Combine the dates, honey, and eggs in the food processor and blend. Add the almond butter, yogurt, bananas, and vanilla. Blend until the liquid is consistently smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until the batter is formed.
- Pour the cake into an oiled pan (I used 2 6-inch round pans) and bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, make the Tahini-Chocolate Icing recipe from the Tahini-Chocolate Dipped Watermelon post. Set aside.
- Let the cakes cool, then top with icing. Serve and enjoy!
Doug Wicks says:
Bake at what temp?
Christine McMichael replied:
Oh my goodness, can’t believe I left that out! So sorry. The oven should be preheated to 375 degrees F.
Lila says:
It looks great! Do I need such a tall pan? Also you think I can replace the whole wheat flour with almond meal or rice flour?
No need for any baking soda or powder?
Thanks!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Lila! I actually just used 2 6-inch round pans. You can make it less tall by just making one pan! I’m not sure you would get the same results using almond flour or rice flour….maybe try gluten-free flour or oat flour? You’ll have to let me know how it goes!
And yes, there are 3 tsp of baking powder in the recipe. 😉 Let me know how it turns out! Enjoy!
Nupur Mehra says:
I am gonna make this!!! It looks super awesome with the sprinkle on top. Is that Pistachios?
Christine McMichael replied:
Enjoy the recipe, Nupur! Yes, those are just crushed pistachios 🙂 Feel free to top it with your choice!
Jane Moffat replied:
This sounds amazing! I can’t have honey, agave or sugar. Could I
use stevia instead?
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jane! 🙂 Could you use maple syrup? If not, you could try liquid stevia!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says:
Such a beautiful cake you got right here! Mmmmm that tahini chocolate frosting sounds incredible! I would want to eat that with a spoon lol! Great Recipe!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Bethany! 🙂
Kelly | Maverick Baking says:
This looks so good, and tahini is such a clever ingredient for healthy icing. I can definitely see me trying this out!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Kelly! 🙂
Jess @Nourished by Nutrition says:
This sounds like a wonderful dessert! Everything about sounds incredibly delicious, especially with all the wholesome ingredients! Also, all the heart eyes for you cake stand!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Jess! 🙂 AND YES! The cake stand!!!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says:
Healthy Chocolate Cake sounds like music to my ears! Is that even possible? I have never heard of using tahini in icing but it sounds like something I want to try. Beautiful!
Christine McMichael replied:
YES! So good! Thanks, Karen!
Danielle says:
I cannot believe that in the world today exists a healthy chocolate cake. And it comes with a tahini icing too?!?!? Seriously you make me want to drool on my computer because it looks delicious! And with so few steps in the recipe it looks pretty easy to make. Great post as always <3
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha, it’s really great! That’s so awesome. Enjoy the recipe, Danielle!
[email protected] A Dash of Cinnamon says:
I LOVE chocolate too haha and a good moist chocolate cake is so yummy. I’m also a huge fan of tahini so I think this would be awesome