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Lightened Up Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in this guilt-free twist on a classic! Our Lightened-Up Chocolate Pound Cake is unbelievably moist and fudgy, perfect for birthdays, dinner parties, or any special occasion. This recipe takes the beloved pound cake and makes it slightly lighter, without sacrificing any of the decadent chocolate flavor. Serve it as is, or elevate it to a stunning chocolate strawberry shortcake with pureed strawberries and whipped cream – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Don't overbake for the perfect texture!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 204.9 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lightened Up Chocolate Pound Cake

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • Fat Free Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips

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How to Make Lightened Up Chocolate Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in the melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 58-62 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

8g

Carbs

9g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Easy Cakes Chocolate Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less