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Low-Calorie Chocolate Birthday Cake

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 65 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 🍫 1/3 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/3 cup granulated sugar substitute

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🥛 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 🍎 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 🥚 1 large egg

  • Chocolate Frosting

    • 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese
    • 🍫 1 tbsp cocoa powder
    • 2 tbsp powdered sugar substitute

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and dust a 9-inch round cake pan with cocoa powder.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar substitute.

3

In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, applesauce, vanilla extract, and the egg.

4

Slowly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well incorporated.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level the surface.

6

Bake for 28-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7

Let the cake cool completely before frosting with chocolate cream cheese frosting.

8

Prepare frosting by mixing cream cheese, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar substitute until smooth.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

140

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 22g
    Carbs
  • 4g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use unsweetened almond milk to cut calories further while keeping a creamy texture.Whole wheat flour boosts fiber content, making the cake more filling.For added decoration, sprinkle cocoa powder lightly on the frosting.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.