Skinny Chocolate Cake: Indulgent Pleasure Without the Guilt
This skinny chocolate cake recipe delivers rich flavor without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra chocolate flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Skinny Chocolate Cake, low-calorie dessert, healthy cake recipe