Low Fat Chocolate-Covered Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this decadent yet health-conscious Low Fat Chocolate-Covered Cake, a perfect dessert for satisfying chocolate cravings without compromising your wellness goals. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat yogurt, this cake achieves a rich, moist texture while reducing unnecessary fats. The clever use of egg whites and hot water ensures a light and fluffy crumb, while a luscious coating of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips adds the ultimate finishing touch. Ready in just 50 minutes and serving up to 10, this treat is ideal for a crowd or indulgent weeknight dessert. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or treating yourself, this low-fat chocolate cake delivers big on flavor while keeping it light—perfect for those seeking a healthier spin on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Applesauce, unsweetened
- 0.25 cup Low-fat yogurt
- 3 large Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Hot water
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with a light coating of non-stick spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, applesauce, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Carefully fold the egg whites into the batter until well incorporated.
Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the chocolate coating by melting the semi-sweet chocolate chips with low-fat milk in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth.
Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Pour the melted chocolate over the cooled cake, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
Allow the chocolate to set slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your low-fat chocolate-covered cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.2 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2676 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 518.8 g | 189% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.6 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 289.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.2 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 30.8 mg | 171% | |
| Potassium | 2418 mg | 51% | |
*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.
