Low Fat Chocolate Mudcake
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of this **Low Fat Chocolate Mudcake**—a guilt-free twist on a classic dessert! Crafted with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat buttermilk, this recipe keeps the calorie count in check without compromising on decadent chocolate flavor. The combination of cocoa powder and an optional sprinkle of dark chocolate chips creates a perfectly moist and irresistible cake that feels ultra-luxurious. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, this lightened-up chocolate mudcake is ideal for satisfying your sweet cravings while staying on track with your health goals. Whether served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries, it’s sure to impress at any occasion! Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a healthier dessert option, this recipe is your new go-to for a low-fat yet indulgent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup hot water
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce and granulated sugar until well combined.
Add the eggs one at a time to the applesauce mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and the low-fat buttermilk to the wet ingredients. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
Carefully stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Be gentle not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs.
If desired, sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the cake immediately after removing it from the oven, allowing them to melt slightly.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2172 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 372.9 g | 136% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.5 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 31.0 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 2561 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.
