Extreme Low Fat Chocolate Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Extreme Low Fat Chocolate Cake, a decadent yet wholesome dessert perfect for chocolate lovers watching their fat intake. Made with unsweetened applesauce as a clever fat substitute, this cake is light, moist, and full of rich cocoa flavor. A splash of brewed coffee enhances the chocolatey depth, while frothy egg whites ensure a delicate, airy texture. With minimal oil and no butter, this recipe is the ultimate low-fat treat that doesn’t compromise on taste. Ready in just 45 minutes and requiring simple ingredients like flour, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, it's an ideal dessert for healthier celebrations or weeknight indulgences. Dust it with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an elegant finish and serve up a slice of chocolate perfection. Keywords: low-fat chocolate cake, healthy dessert recipes, guilt-free chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 cup brewed coffee (cooled) or water
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, vinegar, and brewed coffee or water until smooth.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and gently stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing as this can make the batter dense.
In another small bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy but not stiff. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in two additions to keep the mixture light and airy.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar if using, slice, and serve. Enjoy your low-fat chocolate treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1842 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 437.7 g | 159% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.8 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 28.1 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 2423 mg | 52% | |
*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.
