Low-Fat Raspberry Chocolate Cake

Prep: 10 min Cook: 60 min Cuisine: American

A light, moist chocolate cake speckled with fresh raspberries, perfect for health‑conscious bakers seeking a sweet treat with a hint of tartness.

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 c. skim or 1% milk
  • 1/2 c. reduced fat margarine spread (Smart Beat or Promise)
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 egg whites

Instructions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Beat in skim milk, softened reduced‑fat margarine, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
  3. Set the batter aside.
  4. Whisk egg whites with 1/4 cup sugar until frothy and glossy.
  5. Fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until incorporated.
  6. Divide the batter between one or two well‑greased and floured 9‑ or 10‑inch round pans.
  7. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven: 1 hour for one pan, or 35–40 minutes for two pans.
  8. Remove from oven and let the cakes cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

684 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 29.2g 58% DV
Total Fat 29.2g 37% DV
Carbs 60.7g 22% DV
Fiber 10.4g 37% DV
Sugar 16.5g 33% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7413.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1102mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 12.9mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 161.8mg 12% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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