Low Fat Cake Pops
Delightfully petite and irresistibly indulgent, these Low Fat Cake Pops are the perfect guilt-free treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce, egg whites, and light cream cheese, each bite delivers all the flavor of traditional cake pops with significantly reduced fat content. These bite-sized desserts are coated in a silky layer of semisweet chocolate and can be customized with festive sprinkles or toppings to suit any occasion. Quick and straightforward to prepare, this recipe offers a healthier twist on a party favorite, making it ideal for celebrations, kids' treats, or even an afternoon pick-me-up. Ready in under an hour, these adorable cake pops are proof that enjoying a lighter dessert doesn't mean compromising on taste or style!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 Large egg whites
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 4 ounces Light cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 Cake pop sticks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
Add the egg whites to the wet mixture and beat until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the low-fat milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, crumble the cake into a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, beat the softened light cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the cream cheese mixture to the crumbled cake and mix until the mixture holds together well.
Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Insert a cake pop stick into each ball.
Chill the cake pops in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and melted.
Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Optional: Decorate with sprinkles or other toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
Place the chocolate-coated cake pops back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and let them set in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2852 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.8 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 468.0 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.7 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 428 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1377 mg | 29% | |
*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.
