Best 3 Guilt Free Chocolate Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a guilt-free pleasure with our delectable chocolate cake recipe, crafted with wholesome ingredients that won't compromise your health goals. This cake is not just an ordinary dessert; it's a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the rich, fudgy chocolate sponge, perfectly complemented by a luscious, creamy frosting. The secret lies in the careful selection of natural sweeteners and nutrient-rich flours, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient list will guide you effortlessly to a heavenly treat.

Unleash your culinary creativity with our diverse selection of chocolate cake variations. Choose from the classic chocolate cake, featuring a moist and fluffy texture, or embark on a taste adventure with our gluten-free, vegan, or keto-friendly options. Each recipe is carefully crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors without sacrificing nutritional value. Whether you're catering to dietary restrictions or simply seeking healthier alternatives, our collection of guilt-free chocolate cakes has something for every palate.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GUILT-FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE



Guilt-Free Chocolate Cake image

You won't miss the fat when you taste this moist, fudgy dessert. I substituted yogurt for the oil called for in a reduced-fat box mix to create this delicious cake. -Brenda Ruse, Truro, Nova Scotia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 egg whites
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • 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. , Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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 : Calories 191 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GUILT-FREE GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Guilt-Free German Chocolate Cake Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by Foodiewife

Number Of Ingredients 23

FOR THE CAKE:
3 ounces milk chocolate , chopped
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1/3 cup boiling water
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs , room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream , room temperature
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup pecans , toasted (see note) and chopped fine
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut , toasted (see note)
NOTE: Avoid fat-free sour cream, which will make the cake gummy. Toast the coconut and nuts in a 325-degree oven, shaking the pan often, for about 15 minutes.

Steps:

  • MAKE BATTER Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. Whisk chocolate, cocoa, and boiling water in bowl until smooth; let cool. Combine flour and baking soda in separate bowl. With electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat butter, sugars, and salt until combined. Increase speed to medium and beat until mixture -lightens in color and sticks to sides of bowl, about 1 minute. Scrape down bowl, then add eggs, 1 at a time, and mix until well combined, about 45 seconds. Reduce speed to low and add chocolate mixture and vanilla until incorporated. Add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with 2 additions of sour cream, and mix until just combined. BAKE CAKE Divide batter into prepared pans and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack and cool completely, at least 1 hour. (Cooled cakes can be wrapped in plastic and stored at room temperature for 2 days.) MAKE FROSTING Whisk evaporated milk, cornstarch, butter, brown sugar, and salt in saucepan over medium-high heat until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook until mixture is thickened, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in vanilla and all but 1 tablespoon each of pecans and coconut. Cool to room temperature. ASSEMBLE CAKE Place 1 cake round on serving platter. Spread with half of frosting, then top with second cake. Spread remaining frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and coconut. Serve.

GUILT-FREE CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE - DUKE DIET FITNESS CENTER



Guilt-Free Chocolate Cheese Cake - Duke Diet Fitness Center image

This is a low calorie dessert recipe that I LOVE and had while at Duke Diet Fitness Center. Don't let the fact that it's made with soft tofu fool you! It is incredibly chocolately, creamy and DELISH! You would never know it's cutting the calories in this one. Try it, you won't be sorry you did!!!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Pie

Time 20m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
12 ounces soft tofu or 12 ounces silken tofu
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
8 ounces fat free cream cheese or 8 ounces reduced-fat neufchatel cheese
1 (9 inch) graham cracker pie crust

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or in the microwave melt the chocolate chips.
  • In a food processor place the melted chocolate, 8 oz. of tofu, and 1/2 T. of honey. Blend well, then place the mixture in the bottom of the pie shell.
  • In a separate food processor mix the cream cheese, remaining 4 oz. of tofu, the other 1/2 T. of honey, and the Splenda and vanilla. Mix well. Spread this mixture over the chocolate layer.
  • Serve with sauce of choice, or fresh fruit topping.
  • Alternate method:.
  • Try putting half of the chocolate mixture on the bottom, with the cheese mixture in the middle, and the other half of the chocolate mixture on the top.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a loaf pan: A loaf pan is the best pan to use for this cake. It will help the cake to bake evenly.
  • Bake the cake at a moderate temperature: A moderate temperature will help the cake to bake evenly without burning.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This guilt-free chocolate cake is a delicious and healthy treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and cocoa powder. It is also free of refined sugar, oil, and flour. This cake is a great option for a quick and easy dessert or snack. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

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