Oat Flour Chocolate Cake (Incredibly Moist)
This chocolate cake contains the best moisture-imparting ingredient there is: oat flour. If you haven’t tried it before, you’ll love it in this (and other) desserts.
Equipment
- 1 8x8 inch square baking pan
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 4 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup and 3 tbsp coconut sugar substitute light brown sugar or regular sugar if necessary
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp oil whatever oil you usually use for baking is fine
- 1 1/4 cups + 2 tbsp non-dairy or dairy milk *You shouldn’t have to, but you may need to add a bit extra milk to thin the batter out a little more. Just add a little at a time.
Oat flour has a tendency to absorb liquids more so than regular flour*
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Also oil or grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.
- Add all of the dry ingredients (flour(s) - sugar) to a large mixing bowl.Sift together or combine thoroughly with a fork until all large lumps are gone.
- Add in the remaining wet ingredients. Combine the batter just until it comes together*Make sure you scrape the bottom of the bowl as well, to make sure all of the flour is incorporated.*There will be some smallish lumps remaining, which is normal*
- Let the batter sit for 10 minutes, so that it can incorporate more. After that, add the batter to the greased baking pan and bake for 35 minutes. Add an additional minute or two if necessary..Make sure you test the middle of the cake with a toothpick to confirm it’s fully baked throughout. If not, bake for a couple more minutes or so..**This cake tends to form cracks on top, but don’t be alarmed by it. The frosting covers them up completely**
- Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting it.Easy (and healthier) Chocolate Frosting: Add 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 2 tbsp softened butter, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 6 1/2 tsp milk to a large bowl.Using a hand mixer on medium-high, combine the ingredients for 2-3 minutes. Or until the frosting is very smooth.If the frosting is too thick for your liking, add additional milk (in 1/2 tsp increments) until it’s your desired consistency.