Description
This Skinny Chocolate Cake offers a deliciously moist and rich chocolate flavor with fewer calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. It combines chocolate cake mix, Greek yogurt, and a sugar-free pudding frosting topped with lite Cool Whip to create a light yet satisfying dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) milk chocolate cake mix (dry)
- 2 containers (5.3 oz each) chocolate Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1 box (1.4 oz) sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) lite Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare it for the cake batter.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the milk chocolate cake mix, chocolate Greek yogurt, and water. Mix thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before proceeding to the frosting step to ensure the frosting sets properly.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, whisk together the 1% milk, sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix, and vanilla extract. Whisk for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Incorporate Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed lite Cool Whip into the thickened pudding mixture until smooth and evenly blended, creating a light frosting.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake for a smooth, creamy finish.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the cake immediately for a soft texture or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours if you prefer a firmer frosting.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the frosting.
- Chilling the cake after frosting increases firmness and enhances flavor melding.
- You can substitute chocolate Greek yogurt with plain Greek yogurt plus cocoa powder if preferred.
- This cake is a great option for a lighter dessert but still satisfies chocolate cravings.
