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Chocolate Lovers Can Finally Go Sugar-Free – Here’s How

Make Chocolate Lovers Can Finally Go Sugar-Free – Here’s How with clear steps, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup coconut oil or cocoa butter
  • ⅓ cup erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp almond milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, and salt.
  3. Melt the coconut oil or cocoa butter in a microwave or double boiler until fully liquid, then add it to the dry ingredients along with the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in the unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour and baking powder. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth batter forms.
  6. Fold in the sugar-free chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, you can prepare a simple chocolate mousse: combine ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp almond milk in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  10. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve slices with a dollop of the chocolate mousse.