Healthier Chocolate Box Cake Recipe

Name: Healthier Chocolate Box Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 5 egg whites; 1 1/3 cups 2% buttermilk; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box chocolate cake mix; Frosting; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2/3 cup cocoa powder; 6 tablespoons light butter, at room temp; 1/3 cup nonfat milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Cake
5 egg whites
1 1/3 cups 2% buttermilk
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
Frosting
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup cocoa powder
6 tablespoons light butter, at room temp
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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["TO MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat the oven to 350^F. Lightly coat a 13""x9"" baking dish with nonstick spray.", "In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the egg whites for 1 minute, or until foamy. Beat in the buttermilk and applesauce. Add the cake mix and beat for 2 minutes, or until smooth. Scrape into the prepared pan.", "Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan. Cool completely in the pan on a rack.", "TO MAKE THE FROSTING: In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and cocoa, stirring to remove lumps. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in the cocoa mixture, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until very smooth. Spread over the cooled cake, swirling it for a decorative appearance."]

1648

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

179

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 5 egg whites, 1 1/3 cups 2% buttermilk, 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, Healthier Chocolate Box Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthier Chocolate Box Cake

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