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Low-fat Chocolate Cake

Low-fat Chocolate Cake prepared dish

This low-fat chocolate cake is a delightful treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt. Made with wholesome ingredients, it is moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include vanilla extract, baking soda, whole wheat flour, low-fat yogurt.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cups low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 0.5 cups honey
  • 1 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and egg whites until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in the low-fat yogurt until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 150
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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