Low Fat Choc-Orange Cake Recipe 🍫🍊
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Description:
Indulge guilt-free in this delightful Low Fat Choc-Orange Cake, a cherished recipe passed down through generations. With each slice containing just 1.7g of fat, it’s the perfect treat for satisfying those sweet cravings without compromising on healthiness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-raising flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup orange rind
- Juice of 2 oranges
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 186.2
- Fat: 2.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 427.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 37.8g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 15.7g
- Protein: 3.6g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). |
| 2 | In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar together for about 1 minute, until they are well combined and slightly fluffy. |
| 3 | Stir the baking soda into the applesauce until it begins to bubble slightly, then add it to the bowl with the beaten egg whites and sugar. Mix well to incorporate. |
| 4 | Gently fold in the self-raising flour, orange rind, and chocolate chips alternately with the freshly squeezed orange juice. Mix until just combined; be careful not to overmix. |
| 5 | Pour the batter into a prepared loaf tin, spreading it evenly. |
| 6 | Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. |
| 7 | Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. |
| 8 | Slice and serve your delicious Low Fat Choc-Orange Cake, savoring each moist and flavorful bite! Enjoy! |
This cake is a delightful blend of rich chocolate and tangy orange flavors, with a moist and fluffy texture that’s sure to please your taste buds. Plus, with its low-fat content, you can indulge in a slice (or two) without any guilt! Whether you’re serving it for dessert or enjoying it with a cup of tea or coffee, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
