Description

This delicious low calorie chocolate cake is a guilt-free indulgence, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without breaking your dietary goals. With just 68 calories per slice and a creamy yogurt-based frosting, it’s an ideal treat for those seeking a healthier dessert option.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

1 large Egg (Room temperature for better volume)
1/2 cup Stevia or Granulated Sweetener (Adjust to taste)
1/2 cup Full-Fat Yogurt (Can use lower-fat yogurt)
1 cup Plain/All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-free alternatives like oat flour can be used)
1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Essential for chocolate flavor)
1 tsp Baking Powder (For leavening)

For the Frosting

50 g Full-Fat Yogurt (Keeps frosting creamy and low calorie)
1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Enhances chocolate flavor)
2 tbsp 0 Calorie Icing Sugar (Adds sweetness without calories)

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 6-inch cake pan by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Make Frosting: In a bowl, mix together 50g full-fat yogurt, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 2 tbsp zero-calorie icing sugar until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to frost.
Whisk Egg and Sweetener: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the egg and sweetener together for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for volume.
Add Yogurt to Wet Ingredients: Gently fold the 1/2 cup full-fat yogurt into the egg mixture and whisk until fully combined and smooth.
Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder to remove lumps and combine evenly.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid deflating the batter, until fully incorporated and smooth.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, spread the chilled frosting evenly over the top, then slice into 4 servings.

Notes

Top the cake with fresh berries for added flavor and vibrant color.
Use room temperature eggs for better fluffiness and volume in the cake batter.
Gluten-free flour alternatives such as oat flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour.
Adjust stevia or sweetener quantity according to personal sweetness preference.