Zutaten für Reduced Fat Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Zubereitung von Reduced Fat Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda.
- Set aside the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat 4 large egg whites for 90 seconds until stiff peaks form.
- Add ½ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the egg whites. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Gradually add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients and beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges of the cake begin to pull away from the pan.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **Frosting:** In a medium bowl, beat ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add ½ cup powdered sugar, beating on low speed until smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon buttermilk and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with your favorite chopped nuts (optional).
- Slice and serve!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
185g
Fat
15g
Carbs
20g
