Kefir Chocolate Cake
This easy kefir chocolate cake recipe brings together rich chocolate flavor and the health benefits of kefir, making a moist and delicious dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup Kefir Adds moisture and probiotics
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides cake structure
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder Creates chocolate flavor
- 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For balanced sweetness
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Creamed with sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions.
- Stir in the kefir and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking
- Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Serving
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Allow to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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