Description
Indulge in a slice of our Skinny Chocolate Cake, a decadent yet guilt-free dessert that captures the essence of rich chocolate flavor without the heavy calories. This moist and fluffy cake is easy to prepare, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its delightful texture and balanced sweetness, this cake is sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings any time of year.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, blend applesauce, egg whites, vanilla extract, and boiling water until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures gently; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg