There are probably a few reasons why this healthy chocolate cake recipe was the cake of my childhood, making appearances at every birthday and anniversary and cake-eating celebration. I mean it’s stupid easy. Mix a box of chocolate cake mix with pumpkin. Boom, done. And it’s healthy! You replace the eggs and oil with pureed pumpkin, which is naturally high in fiber and vitamins. And (most of all) it’s just so delicious. It comes out tender and fluffy every time. Let’s bake!
Ingredients for this 2 ingredient chocolate cake
How to make these healthy chocolate cupcakes
Mix the chocolate cake mix with the canned pumpkin and water, then bake according to instructions on the box of cake mix. That’s it! You can make this batter into cake rounds or cupcakes. The cupcakes will need less baking time (be sure to check the box for exact times and temps!)
Variations on these cupcakes
Make it a cake: This will make enough for two 8-inch cakes, perfect for layering!Add chocolate chunks: Rather than slathering these cupcakes with icing, I love sprinkling dark chocolate chunks or chips on top before baking! They melt into chocolate morsel perfection.Add cherry: Substitute maraschino cherry juice for the water, then sprinkle with chopped maraschino cherries after baking!
Looking for more secretly healthy desserts?
Chickpea BlondiesBlack Bean BrowniesAvocado Chocolate Mousse PieTwo Ingredient Chocolate TrufflesChocolate Date Fudge
