Low Fat Banana Chocolate Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Banana Chocolate Cake, a deliciously moist dessert that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of unsweetened cocoa powder. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this recipe swaps butter for unsweetened applesauce and uses skim milk for a lighter texture, while mini chocolate chips add just the right amount of indulgence. Ready in under an hour, this cake features easy-to-follow steps and is packed with flavor, making it ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising on nutrition. Whether served as a wholesome snack or a lighter dessert option, this low-fat treat proves that healthy eating can still be decadently delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Ripe bananas
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Large egg
- 0.5 cup Skim milk
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the egg to the banana mixture and mix well. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the skim milk until a smooth batter forms.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, slice the cake into 8 equal pieces and serve. Enjoy your low fat banana chocolate treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 190 mg | 63% | |
| Sodium | 2595 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 446.2 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.9 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 188.1 g | ||
| Protein | 59.1 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 30.9 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 4004 mg | 85% | |
*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.
