Chocolate Cake from Cook Yourself Thin
Indulge in a decadent treat with a healthy twist by making the "Chocolate Cake from Cook Yourself Thin"! This lighter, guilt-free dessert swaps traditional high-fat ingredients with clever substitutes like low-fat yogurt and unsweetened applesauce, creating a moist and rich chocolate cake that satisfies your cravings without weighing you down. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a short bake of 25 minutes, this recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy homemade chocolatey goodness. Featuring unsweetened cocoa powder, a touch of brown sugar for depth, and a hint of vanilla, every bite is a perfectly balanced combination of sweetness and richness. Serve this deliciously moist cake for parties, as a midday snack, or whenever you're in need of a little indulgence, minus the guilt. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking to enjoy their favorite dessert with a mindful eye on their health!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 g All-purpose flour
- 50 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 50 g Brown sugar
- 120 ml Low-fat plain yogurt
- 80 ml Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 piece Large egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 120 ml Hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
Slowly stir in the hot water. The batter will be thin, but this is normal and will result in a moist cake.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Slice and enjoy your lighter, guilt-free chocolate cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1858 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.4 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.1 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1437 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
