Best 3 Red Velvet Cake Reduced Calorie Version Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of delectable red velvet cake recipes, meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds while maintaining a mindful approach to calorie consumption. Discover the perfect balance between indulgence and well-being with our reduced-calorie renditions of this classic dessert. Embark on a delightful adventure through a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, as we unveil the secrets behind creating a guilt-free red velvet cake masterpiece. From classic interpretations to innovative twists, our recipes cater to diverse dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring an unforgettable baking experience. Let your senses be captivated by the vibrant red hue, velvety texture, and harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes that define this iconic treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary exploration, we've got you covered with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a treasure trove of variations to suit every palate. So, don your apron, gather your ingredients, and prepare to embark on a delightful journey into the world of reduced-calorie red velvet cakes.

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REDUCED FAT AND CHOLESTEROL RED VELVET CAKE



Reduced Fat and Cholesterol Red Velvet Cake image

I made some alterations for this wonderful and rich Southern favorite! This cake has all the flavor and richness of a traditional red velvet cake, but you won't feel guilty while enjoying it! With the use of whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose, you are getting fiber and dessert in one! The frosting that goes with this cake is equally delicious and almost guilt free! This cake is delicious!

Provided by squeeziebrb

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Red Velvet Cake Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cooking spray
2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup sugar and sucralose blend for baking (such as SPLENDA® Sugar Blend)
1 tablespoon sugar and sucralose blend for baking (such as SPLENDA® Sugar Blend)
½ cup liquid egg substitute
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 fluid ounce red food coloring
1 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
¾ cup fat-free cottage cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese at room temperature, cubed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon skim milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 9-inch cake pans with cooking spray. Whisk together the whole wheat flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together the applesauce, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar and sucralose baking blend, and egg substitute with an electric mixer on Medium speed in a large mixing bowl. In a small bowl, stir the cocoa powder and red food coloring together until smooth, and mix into the liquid ingredients. Gradually beat in the whole wheat flour mixture, alternating with buttermilk in several additions, and mix in 1 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract. In a small bowl, stir the vinegar and baking soda together, and mix into the batter. Pour batter into the cake pans, and tap the filled pans on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cakes are set and a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • For frosting, place the vanilla yogurt and cottage cheese into the work bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth; add the cream cheese, and process again to smoothly blend the mixture. Add confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and process again to make a smooth frosting, 30 seconds to 1 more minute, scraping the sides of the bowl. If frosting seems too stiff to spread, blend in skim milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting is spreadable and smooth. Chill frosting for 1 hour before frosting cake. After frosting, chill cake before serving for easier cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 457.5 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

RED VELVET CAKE (REDUCED CALORIE VERSION)



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Yummy true southern favorite, this is my reduced calorie version. Finish this cake with my recipe for Cream Cheese Frosting. Enjoy!

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons red food coloring
1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk (shaken)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar

Steps:

  • Beat eggs and sugar together on medium high for 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla, oil, vinegar, food coloring and buttermilk and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Mix or sift flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix dry and wet ingredients together slowly and beat after each addition until just combined.
  • Spread into 2 prepared cake pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until pick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, cool for another 30 minutes before frosting.

RED VELVET CAKE



Red Velvet Cake image

A family favorite--great for the Christmas holiday.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
4 tablespoons red food coloring
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  • Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar until very light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well.
  • Make a paste of cocoa and red food coloring; add to creamed mixture. Mix salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and buttermilk together. Add the flour to the batter, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Mix soda and vinegar and gently fold into cake batter. Don't beat or stir the batter after this point.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes completely on wire rack.
  • To Make Icing: Cook 5 tablespoons flour and milk over low heat till thick, stirring constantly. Let cool completely! While mixture is cooling, beat 1 cup sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until light and fluffy. Add cooled flour mixture and beat until frosting is a good spreading consistency. Frost cake layers when completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 502.5 mg, Sugar 43.8 g

Tips:

  • To reduce the calories in this Red Velvet Cake, several substitutions have been made. For example, Greek yogurt is used instead of butter, and applesauce is used instead of oil. These substitutions help to reduce the fat and calorie content of the cake without sacrificing flavor or texture.
  • The cake batter is colored red using natural beetroot powder. This gives the cake its signature red color without the use of artificial food coloring.
  • The cake is topped with a reduced-calorie cream cheese frosting. The frosting is made with Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese, which helps to reduce the calorie content without sacrificing flavor.
  • This Red Velvet Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that can be enjoyed without guilt. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, and other special occasions.

Conclusion:

This Red Velvet Cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that can be enjoyed without guilt. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, and other special occasions. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich red color, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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