Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake made with the tangy surprise of yogurt! This easy recipe, adapted from a beloved blog, delivers intensely chocolatey flavor with a surprisingly light texture. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in, this cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience the ultimate chocolate cake!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 664.9 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake

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How to Make Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the boiling water to the batter, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar or add your favorite frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

212g

Fat

26g

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake?

Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake?

Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake has approximately 664.9 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 53 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake?

The key ingredients for Dark Chocolate Yogurt Cake are All Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Salt, White Sugar, Plain Yogurt. See the full list with measurements above.

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