Luscious Low Fat Chocolate Pound Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this Luscious Low Fat Chocolate Pound Cake! Perfectly moist and packed with rich cocoa flavor, this healthier twist on a classic dessert is made with unsweetened applesauce, low-fat Greek yogurt, and just a touch of sugar for a lightened-up treat that doesn’t skimp on taste. A hint of vanilla and optional mini dark chocolate chips add depth to every bite, while the simple prep and bake make it a breeze for home bakers. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 10 slices, this chocolatey delight is ideal for satisfying cravings, whether served as a snack, dessert, or even paired with a dollop of yogurt for a decadent brunch. With its low-fat ingredients and irresistible texture, it's the ultimate wholesome treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Low-fat milk
- 0.25 cups Mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and Greek yogurt until smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, to the wet mixture, whisking well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula or whisk to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
Slowly add the milk to the batter and continue to stir until smooth and no dry streaks of flour remain.
If desired, fold in the mini dark chocolate chips for extra bursts of chocolate flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake the pound cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Luscious Low Fat Chocolate Pound Cake as a guilt-free dessert or snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.8 g | 129% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1916 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 422.0 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 198.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 560 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 2613 mg | 56% | |
*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.
