Best 7 Skinnier Moist Chocolate Snack Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible collection of moist chocolate snack cake recipes. These delectable treats are crafted with a focus on both taste and health, offering a perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and guilt-free indulgence. From classic chocolate cakes to innovative twists on this timeless dessert, our recipes cater to a variety of tastes and preferences. Dive into the decadent world of chocolate cakes and discover your new favorite recipe.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



Homemade Chocolate Snack Cake image

THIS is a moist delicious snack cake, so good that icing is not necessary. Sometimes my husband puts a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top with a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Either way, it always satisfies our sweet tooth. -Debi Peschka, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup boiling water
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat water and butter until butter is melted. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the egg mixture. Beat for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY DELICIOUS OLD FASHIONED MOIST CHOCOLATE CAKE



Easy Delicious Old Fashioned Moist Chocolate Cake image

Remember that amazing homemade moist chocolate cake that only grandma used to make... this is it! Easy and delicious.. no fuss.. you will love it!! The greatest thing is that it tastes better the next day and you only need a large bowl and spoon to mix it!!

Provided by the_baketress

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 chocolate cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 cup melted butter (2 sticks)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup hot coffee (hot water plus instant espresso is fine)
1 cup milk
3/4 cup baking cocoa (nestle toll house works great here)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream (optional but it gives amazing moistness to the cake)
1 cup whipping cream (double cream)
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 ounces milk chocolate, melted
8 ounces milk chocolate
1/4 cup butter
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • grease a 9 inch round pan with a thin film of butter then dust with flour, shake off any excess flour.
  • in a large bowl mix all ingredients listed above in the same order they are mentioned, use a whisk to work out any lumps do not use an electric mixer.
  • pour batter into pan, batter will seem runnier than normal cake batters but its fine.
  • cake will take 40-50 min to cook depending on ur oven, when u find that the center is set test using a toothpick inserted in the middle, it should come out a tiny bit gooey not completely dry as the cake continues cooking while cooling.
  • cool cake in tin on a wire rack then take out b4 its completely cooled, as soon as u feel u can handle it. if it stays too long in the tin it will be too sticky to take out.
  • to make frosting, with an electric mixer whip the cream with the vanilla until you reach frosting consistency,
  • using a spoon gently fold in chocolate and mix
  • frost ur cake when it has completely cooled.
  • you can discard the complicated frosting and just serve with warm chocolate sauce and icecream.
  • to make chocolate sauce just combine its ingredients in a microwave or melt over a double boiler.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1061.9, Fat 63.6, SaturatedFat 36.9, Cholesterol 194.3, Sodium 721, Carbohydrate 115.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 79.7, Protein 13.3

CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



Chocolate Snack Cake image

This decadent dessert gets a little kick from coffee, which naturally enhances the cake's rich, chocolate flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cold strong brewed coffee or cold water
Ice cream or whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In small bowl, stir oil, vinegar and vanilla until well mixed. Vigorously stir oil mixture and coffee into flour mixture about 1 minute or until well blended. Immediately pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

MOIST CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



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I have made this cake for over 50 years. Otherwise known as "crazy cake," this classic, ender and moist dessert requires only a two-step procedure to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the sugar, water, oil, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 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 if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE



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A cake I have made for years, it always bakes out moist and delicious, I also like to add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon into the dry mix :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water or 1 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil or 1/3 cup canola oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3-1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Set oven to second-lowest rack.
  • Grease an 8 x 8-inch square baking pan.
  • In a bowl mix together the first 6 dry ingredients.
  • In another bowl whisk the water or milk with oil, egg, vinegar and vanilla; add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Transfer/spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips and walnuts over batter, swirl with a knife to mix into batter.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 493.6, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 41, Protein 6.9

SNICKERS CAKE {GOOEY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CAKE} RECIPE



Snickers Cake {Gooey Caramel Chocolate Cake} Recipe image

This Snickers Cake is so gooey and full of chocolate and caramel. It has been a family favorite for years, and it's not hard to see why.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix (we used Betty Crocker)
3 eggs
1⅓ cups water
½ cup vegetable oil
14 ounces Kraft Caramels (1 bag, or any other caramel you like)
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup butter ((which is about 3/4 of a cube))
2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
vanilla ice cream (optional topping)
hot fudge (optional topping)

Steps:

  • Mix together cake mix as directed on the box adding the eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Pour half of the batter into a greased 9x13 baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • While it bakes, unwrap all the caramels (don't have your husband help- he will eat half of them. I am totally speaking from experience). Put the caramels, milk, and butter in a sauce pan and melt over low heat, stirring constantly until caramel is melted and smooth.
  • Pour the caramel on the cake as soon as it is finished baking. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans on top of the caramel. Spread the remaining half of the prepared cake mix batter on top. Bake for 20 more minutes at 350 degrees.
  • If desired, serve topped with ice cream and hot fudge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Sodium 265 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EXTRA MOIST CHOCOLATE FUDGE SNACK CAKE



Extra Moist Chocolate Fudge Snack Cake image

This is not a deep dark chocolate cake, I can tell you that it is extremely moist and very good, and is great even without any frosting, you may want to cut back on the sugar if using sweetened applesauce.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup applesauce
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar with milk to make 1 cup)
1/2 cup oil
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
  • In the microwave, melt the chocolate and butter for about 1 minute, then whisk or stir until smooth; set aside.
  • In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, applesauce, oil, vanilla and egg, then add to the dry ingredients along with the chocolate mixture; mix until combined.
  • Add in mini chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until cake test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.7, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 397.7, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 34.6, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour for a healthier cake.
  • Measure your flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done baking. It should come out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

This Skinny Moist Chocolate Snack Cake is a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional chocolate cake. It's made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and unsweetened cocoa powder, so it's lower in calories and fat than most cakes. The cake is also very moist and flavorful, thanks to the Greek yogurt and buttermilk. If you're looking for a healthier chocolate cake that still tastes great, this recipe is definitely worth trying.

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