Healthy Hidden Veggie Chocolate Cake (Bottle Gourd)
50 minutes
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About Healthy Hidden Veggie Chocolate Cake (Bottle Gourd)
Surprise your family with this decadent chocolate cake that secretly incorporates healthy bottle gourd (also known as lauki)! Made with wholesome whole wheat flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, this moist and delicious cake is a guilt-free indulgence perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple afternoon treat.The subtle addition of bottle gourd adds moisture and nutrients without compromising the rich chocolate flavor. Kids will love this bakery-style cake, and adults will appreciate the sneaky health boost. It's the perfect way to sneak in extra vegetables!Get ready to impress your loved ones with this surprisingly healthy and utterly delicious chocolate cake. The secret ingredient will remain hidden until you reveal it!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total50 minutes
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil canola or other odorless oil
- 3/4 cup Sugar granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Yogurt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour whole
- 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 cup Bottle Gourd also known as lauki; freshly grated
Optional Garnish
- Chocolate Sauce as needed, or ganache
- Sprinkles as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- Whisk together the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Bottle Gourd and Yogurt
- Gently fold in the grated bottle gourd and yogurt. The batter should be thick but pourable. Adjust the amount of yogurt if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Garnish
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a wire rack. Once completely cool, garnish with chocolate sauce or ganache and sprinkles, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Make sure your bottle gourd is thoroughly grated to ensure even distribution in the cake.
- Don't overmix the batter; overmixing can lead to a tough cake.
- Check the cake for doneness at 35 minutes to avoid overbaking.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 27g
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So delicious! Excited to make it.
Looks so delectable! Thanks for posting.
This is a fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing.
Perfect dish! Can’t wait to cook it.