Low Fat Chocolate Cupcake with Vanilla Frosting
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these Low Fat Chocolate Cupcakes topped with velvety Vanilla Frosting—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the extra calories! Made with rich unsweetened cocoa powder, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat buttermilk, these cupcakes strike the perfect balance between moist texture and decadent flavor. The light cream cheese frosting adds a creamy, tangy sweetness that complements the chocolate base beautifully. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with simple, wholesome ingredients, this healthier take on classic cupcakes is ideal for parties, potlucks, or a cozy dessert at home. Whether you're watching your fat intake or just looking for a lighter option, this recipe delivers big flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 4 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-fat milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, buttermilk, vanilla extract, egg, and red wine vinegar. Mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the light cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth.
Gradually add confectioners' sugar and continue to beat until fluffy.
Mix in the milk and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting reaches a smooth spreading consistency.
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the vanilla frosting.
Enjoy your delicious low-fat chocolate cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.1 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2297 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 444.8 g | 162% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 303.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1863 mg | 40% | |
*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.
