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Low Calorie Recipes Chocolate Cake Everyone Will Love

I’ve baked a lot of cakes over the years, but this one holds a special place on my table. When I first pulled it from the oven, I half expected it to taste like cardboard. Low calorie usually means low excitement, right? Wrong. This cake manages to strike that balance between being kind to your waistline and still tasting like the real deal. The texture comes out soft, light, and somehow still indulgent. I like to pair a slice with a cup of coffee on a slow afternoon. Sometimes I even forget it’s supposed to be a lighter version of dessert. It feels more like a hug on a plate than a compromise. The best part is knowing that you can go back for seconds without the usual guilt trip following close behind. So if you’ve been searching for Low Calorie Recipes that don’t taste like a lecture from your diet plan, this is a safe bet. It belongs with the family of Low Calorie Cake Recipes, fits nicely among home made chocolate cake recipes, and gives you the satisfaction of the best moist chocolate cake recipe. Honestly, I’d even argue it sneaks into the running for the best pound cake recipe ever. And yes, it counts as a simple chocolate cake recipe if you ask me. If you’ve ever hunted down the perfect recipe for chocolate cake and felt let down, this one might just change your mind.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: best moist chocolate cake recipe, best pound cake recipe ever, home made chocolate cake recipes, Low Calorie Cake Recipes, low-calorie recipes, recipe for chocolate cake, simple chocolate cake recipe
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute (like Stevia)
  • 1/4 cup skim milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar substitute until smooth. Add applesauce, yogurt, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.