Whole Wheat Chocolate Cake

You can have your cake and eat it too with this healthier, low sugar chocolate cake made with whole wheat flour. It is moist, fluffy and delicious.This whole wheat chocolate cake is great for a birthday cake, or for special occasions.

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Ingredients:

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Step by step Instructions

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Step 2: Using an electric hand mixer, in a medium mixing bowl, mix the oil and sugar on medium/low speed until combined and no sugar clumps remain.

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Step 3: Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix on medium/high speed for 1-2 minutes or until lightened in color and thickened.

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Step 4: Add the dry ingredients alternately with the hot water. Mix on medium/low speed for 30-60 seconds.

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Step 5: Pour the batter into 1 or 2 6-inch round cake pan(s) lined with parchment paper.

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Step 6: Bake for 28-32 minutes for 1 cake or 16-20 minutes for two cakes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.

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