Low Fat Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, low-fat chocolate cake! Rich, moist, and surprisingly healthy, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without the guilt. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 316.5 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Low Fat Chocolate Cake

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How to Make Low Fat Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup low-fat milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup boiling water.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons cider vinegar.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Frost and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

4g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Chocolate Cake?

Low Fat Chocolate Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Chocolate Cake?

Low Fat Chocolate Cake has approximately 316.5 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Chocolate Cake?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Chocolate Cake are Unbleached Flour, Unbleached Cane Sugar, Cocoa Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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