Description
Skinny Chocolate Cake is a delightful guilt-free dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with healthier ingredients. Moist and fudgy, this cake is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a celebration or a cozy night in. With a hint of vanilla and the use of applesauce instead of oil, you can indulge without compromising your health goals. This easy-to-make cake will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an eight-inch round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar and applesauce until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until frothy. Gradually stir in hot water.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg