Guilt-Free Chocolate Cake

Health score
3%
Guilt-Free Chocolate Cake
45 min.
12
184kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with this delightful Guilt-Free Chocolate Cake! Perfectly moist and rich in flavor, this cake is a fantastic way to satisfy your chocolate cravings while keeping your calorie count in check. With only 184 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice (or two!) without compromising your health goals.

This recipe is incredibly easy to whip up, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish. Using a package of devil's food cake mix as a base, we elevate the flavor with unsweetened baking cocoa and a touch of confectioners' sugar for that perfect finishing touch. The addition of reduced-fat plain yogurt not only keeps the cake moist but also adds a subtle tang that beautifully complements the chocolate.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cake is sure to impress. Its light texture and rich taste make it a crowd-pleaser, and the best part? You can enjoy it knowing that it's a healthier option. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a cake that everyone will love—without the guilt!

Ingredients

  • package duncan hines devil's food cake (regular size)
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder 
  • 1.5 teaspoons powdered sugar 
  •  eggs 
  •  egg whites 
  • cup yogurt plain reduced-fat
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, yogurt, cocoa, egg whites and egg; beat on low for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
  2. Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray.
  3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories184kcal
Protein9.76%
Fat30.35%
Carbs59.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.1665217597847%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.32mg
Epicatechin
7.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.93kcal
9.2%
Fat:6.78g
10.43%
Saturated Fat:1.78g
11.14%
Carbohydrates:30.1g
10.03%
Net Carbohydrates:27.91g
10.15%
Sugar:15.58g
17.31%
Cholesterol:14.86mg
4.95%
Sodium:326.87mg
14.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:12.2mg
4.07%
Protein:4.91g
9.81%
Phosphorus:160.91mg
16.09%
Copper:0.29mg
14.52%
Iron:2.2mg
12.24%
Selenium:7.78µg
11.11%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.01%
Calcium:99.14mg
9.91%
Magnesium:39.52mg
9.88%
Fiber:2.19g
8.76%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.75%
Folate:27.64µg
6.91%
Potassium:234.26mg
6.69%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.1%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.98%
Vitamin B3:0.69mg
3.43%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
2.99%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.52%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.44%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.74%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.44%