Skinny Chocolate Cake: Easy Recipe for Guilt-Free Indulgence
A deliciously easy and guilt-free recipe for a skinny chocolate cake that satisfies your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder.
- This cake can be frosted with a light whipped topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Skinny Chocolate Cake, guilt-free cake, easy chocolate dessert