Low Fat Classic Red Velvet Cake
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of red velvet cake with a guilt-free twist! This **Low Fat Classic Red Velvet Cake** delivers all the signature flavors you love—soft, tender crumb with a hint of cocoa and the iconic vibrant red hue—while using clever swaps like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat buttermilk to lighten the calorie load. Perfectly moist and undeniably decadent, this easy-to-follow recipe comes together in just 50 minutes (prep + cook) and yields 12 satisfying servings. Ideal for health-conscious bakers and red velvet lovers alike, it pairs beautifully with low-fat cream cheese frosting for a lighter, yet irresistibly indulgent, dessert. Whether it's for a party or a midweek treat, this low-fat red velvet cake proves that you can enjoy classic flavors without compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Red food coloring
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and unsweetened applesauce until well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the low-fat buttermilk, vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until the mixture is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frost with your choice of low-fat cream cheese frosting once completely cool. Serve and enjoy your lighter version of classic red velvet cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.5 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 2846 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 563.3 g | 205% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 325.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.9 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 1103 mg | 23% | |
*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.
