Low Calorie Chocolate Cake W/ Frosting

Chocolate cake is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-18th century and has since become one of the most popular types of cake worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Low Calorie Chocolate Cake W/ Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Any, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup Egg whites
• 0.75 cup Hot water
• 0.25 cup Dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and egg whites.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
6. Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
12. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
13. Allow the frosting to set for 20 minutes before serving.
14. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.