Skinnier Moist Chocolate Snack Cake
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with this Skinnier Moist Chocolate Snack Cake, a lightened-up twist on your favorite dessert! Made with wholesome swaps like unsweetened applesauce and nonfat Greek yogurt, this recipe delivers the rich, fudgy texture and deep cocoa flavor you crave without the extra calories. The quick, 10-minute prep and single bowl mixing make this cake not only healthier but also effortlessly simple to whip up for any occasion. Perfectly portioned for smaller gatherings or weekday treats, it bakes to perfection in just 25 minutes and offers a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. Serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a dollop of whipped cream for a satisfyingly sweet finish you’ll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup hot water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Slowly pour the hot water into the batter, stirring continuously. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 223 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 1368 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.1 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1323 mg | 28% | |
*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.
