Chocolate Honey Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Chocolate Honey Cake! A rich and moist cake with the perfect balance of sweet honey and decadent chocolate. This recipe, inspired by a magazine favorite, uses applesauce instead of oil for a healthier twist. Get ready to savor every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 2769.1 kcal
Protein 95g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Honey Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Honey Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour an 8-cup baking pan.
  3. Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler; set aside to cool slightly.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and ½ cup honey.
  6. Add ¾ cup packed light brown sugar and the cooled melted chocolate. Mix well.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

1449g

Fat

109g

Carbs

195g

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