How To Make Low Calorie Black Forest Cake Recipe
A healthier take on the classic German dessert with layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and cherries.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup of canned cherries, drained
- 1 cup of whipped cream
- Dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
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Pour batter into greased cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cake cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Slice cake into two layers. Place canned cherries on one layer and spread whipped cream on top. Place second cake layer on top and repeat with cherries and whipped cream.
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Top with dark chocolate shavings and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 322kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 21mg
- Sodium : 409mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 56g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 32g
- Protein : 9g
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