Description

This Skinny Chocolate Cake offers a moist and rich chocolate experience with significantly reduced calories and fat. Utilizing chocolate Greek yogurt and sugar-free pudding mix, this cake is a healthier twist on the classic chocolate cake, perfect for those seeking a guilt-free dessert without compromising flavor. The light Cool Whip frosting adds a creamy texture without excess fat, making it ideal for a low-calorie treat.

Ingredients

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Cake

1 box (15.25 oz) milk chocolate cake mix (dry)
2 containers (5.3 oz each) chocolate Greek yogurt
1 cup water

Frosting

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

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk chocolate cake mix, chocolate Greek yogurt, and water. Stir thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the batter is smooth and well blended.
Bake Cake: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan. Cooling is essential before frosting to prevent melting.
Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1% milk, sugar-free chocolate instant pudding mix, and vanilla extract vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Fold in Cool Whip: Gently fold the thawed lite Cool Whip into the pudding mixture until smooth and evenly combined, creating a light and fluffy frosting.
Frost Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake using a spatula or knife.
Serve or Chill: The cake can be served immediately for a softer frosting texture or chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours to achieve a firmer frosting consistency.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying frosting to avoid melting.
For a richer texture, use full-fat Greek yogurt instead of chocolate Greek yogurt, but this will increase calories.
This cake stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chilling the cake intensifies the chocolate flavor and firms up the frosting.
Use a toothpick test to check for doneness accurately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American