Best 5 Homemade Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Homemade Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake, a delightful treat that combines the goodness of whole wheat flour with the richness of chocolate. This wholesome cake is not only a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate cakes but also a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the moist and fluffy whole wheat sponge, perfectly complemented by the decadent chocolate frosting. With its natural sweetness and nutty undertones, this cake is a celebration of simple yet exquisite ingredients. Whether you're a health-conscious baker or a chocolate aficionado, this recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Embark on this delightful journey and create a cake that nourishes both body and soul.

Additional Recipes:

1. **Whole Wheat Chocolate Cupcakes:** Transform the classic chocolate cake into bite-sized treats with these Whole Wheat Chocolate Cupcakes. These individual servings are perfect for parties, picnics, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.

2. **Chocolate Frosting:** Elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts with this rich and creamy Chocolate Frosting. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this versatile frosting is a chocolate lover's dream.

3. **Whole Wheat Flour:** Discover the benefits of using whole wheat flour in your baking with this informative guide. Learn about its nutritional value, how to incorporate it into your recipes, and tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE-COFFEE CAKE



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This coffee cake is moist, chocolaty, lightly sweet, and has subtle hints of spice and coffee flavor. It's also made with slightly better-for-you ingredients--which is a bonus!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Coffee Cake Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup brewed black coffee, at room temperature
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk brewed coffee and espresso powder together in a large bowl. Add Greek yogurt, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract; whish until thoroughly combined and no lumps remain. Stir in 1/2 of the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan and place the pan onto a baking sheet.
  • Place both pans in the preheated oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Gently run a table knife around the edges of the pan to loosen. Remove the sides of the pan and allow cake to cool completely, 15 to 30 minutes more.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 269.8 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Make and share this Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NoraMarie

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup flour, unbleached, sifted
3/4 cup whole wheat flour, stirred
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup regular margarine
1 cup water
1/4 cup cocoa, baking
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup regular margarine
6 teaspoons milk
1/4 cup cocoa, baking
1 lb confectioners' sugar, 1 box
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
  • Combine butter, water and cocoa in saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Pour into flour mixture.
  • Mix well, using wooden spoon.
  • Blend in eggs and sour cream, mixing well.
  • Pour batter into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in preheated 375 degree F. oven 30 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool in pan on rack.
  • Meanwhile prepare Cocoa Frosting.
  • COCOA FROSTING: Combine butter, milk, and cocoa in saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Stir in confectioners' sugar, that has been sifted.
  • Continue cooking over low heat until confectioners' sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Frost cake immediately.
  • Pierce warm cake with fork.
  • Pour Cocoa Frosting over all.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into squares.

WHOLE-WHEAT CHOCOLATE CHIP LOAF CAKE



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Nutty whole-wheat flour and semisweet chocolate are a winning pair in this easy-to-make one-bowl loaf cake. Whole-wheat flour gives this cake depth and a nubbly texture that is tastier than that of your average all-purpose flour, and semisweet chocolate makes it a special treat. You can use whatever type of chocolate chips you prefer, and chopped chocolate works, too, if that's what you have on hand. You can also use a greater proportion of whole-wheat flour if you like - up to about 1 cup/128 grams of the total 1½ cups flour works well - but the cake will be a bit more dense. It will still be delicious, but it will have a slightly different texture.

Provided by Yossy Arefi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (about 8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup/56 grams unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
2 large eggs
3/4 cup/150 grams light brown sugar
1 cup/235 grams sour cream
1/4 cup/60 milliliters neutral oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal) or ½ teaspoon fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup/128 grams all-purpose flour
1/2 cup/64 grams whole-wheat flour
1 cup/170 grams semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon turbinado sugar or granulated sugar, to finish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a light-colored metal 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Line the pan with a strip of parchment paper that hangs over the two long sides.
  • In a large bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and brown sugar until light and smooth, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the sour cream, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract and salt, and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add both flours and all but one 1 heaping tablespoon of the chocolate chips. Stir with a rubber spatula until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the reserved chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon of granulated or turbinado sugar and a sprinkle of salt. Bake until golden and puffed, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean or with a bit of melted chocolate, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Carefully run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edges of the pan not protected by the parchment paper. Set the pan on a rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper to lift the cake out of the pan and set it back on the rack to cool completely. Keep leftovers loosely covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Very moist, and very flavorful. I was told the first bite isn't as good as the second one, and the taste just gets better with every bit! Part smash! Birthday celebration, or any other occasion which a cake would serve well.

Provided by AltB8878

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 9 in cake layers, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups kamut flour or 1 1/2 cups soft white wheat flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
3/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Lightly butter and flour to 8 inches or 9 inches round cake pans; set aside.
  • Whisk together all dry ingredients, add liquids in order of apperance; mix well being sure to get rid of all clumps and bumps in the batter.
  • Pour evenly into your prepared pans and bake till middle rises and cake tester (tooth pick, clean kitchen knife) come from the center clean, 30-40 minute Let cool for 20 minutes before removing from pans and putting on a cooling rack till totally cooled. Frost with desired frosting (store bought, home made, whatever you want).
  • ~♥~.
  • *Kamut is an ancient grain related to wheat, but not anything like it. Kamut is longer, and is a lighter color. You can use it for anything you want, it's just a matter of opinion.*.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 26.9, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.4, Protein 2

CHOCOLATE WHOLE-WHEAT BISCUIT CAKE



Chocolate Whole-Wheat Biscuit Cake image

This no-bake chocolate cake is dense with dried cherries, chopped walnuts, and crumbled whole-wheat biscuit cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 large egg
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1/2 tablespoon water
1/2 tablespoon rum (optional)
One 8 1/2-ounce box whole-wheat biscuit cookies (wheatmeal biscuits or Carr's Wheatolo English Biscuits), coarsely crumbled
2 ounces (about 1/2 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 ounces (about 1/3 cup packed) dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped (optional)

Steps:

  • Lightly butter an 8-by-2-inch spring-form pan; set aside. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Place bowl on top of a saucepan filled with 1 inch of simmering water. Stir mixture occasionally until melted and smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove bowl from saucepan; set aside.
  • In another medium bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, and water. Place over the pot of simmering water; whisk until pale, fluffy, and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove bowl from heat; whisk in chocolate and rum, if using. Let cool for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Fold crushed cookies, half the walnuts, and half the cherries into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining nuts and cherries on top. Cover; chill until set, about 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream, if using.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. Use organic whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: This is important for any baking recipe, but it's especially important for chocolate cake. Too much or too little of an ingredient can throw off the balance of the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This delicious and decadent homemade whole wheat chocolate cake is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for a chocolate cake, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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