Low Fat Chocolate Birthday Cake
Indulge in the decadent flavors of celebration with this Low Fat Chocolate Birthday Cake, a guilt-free twist on the classic dessert! Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened cocoa powder, non-fat Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce, this cake achieves rich chocolatey goodness without the extra calories. Moist and perfectly sweetened, it’s an ideal choice for health-conscious chocolate lovers. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and simple instructions, it’s easy to whip up for any special occasion. Whether you enjoy it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with your favorite low-fat frosting, this lighter chocolate cake is bound to wow your guests without overindulging. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or even a midweek treat, this recipe makes enjoying dessert a little bit sweeter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 cup low-fat milk
- 0.25 cup chocolate chips (optional, low-fat)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, and egg whites until well blended.
Add the vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and water to the wet mixture, and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined and smooth.
Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Optionally, top with your choice of low-fat frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1909 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 478.9 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 256.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 29.7 mg | 165% | |
| Potassium | 2536 mg | 54% | |
*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.
