Skinny Strawberry Cake
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Skinny Strawberry Cake
Description
Skinny Strawberry Cake uses a boxed strawberry cake mix blended with fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt and water to achieve a moist texture without added fats. The frosting is a mix of sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, skim milk, vanilla extract, and fat-free whipped topping, folded together with fresh chopped strawberries for added flavor and texture. The cake is baked in a 13x10-inch pan and then cooled completely before spreading the creamy strawberry frosting over the top. Additional sliced strawberries can be added as garnish for visual appeal and extra fresh taste.
The strawberry flavor is highlighted both in the cake and the frosting, offering a delicate sweetness balanced by the creamy pudding and yogurt. The frosting’s lightness suits those looking for a dessert that is not too rich. This cake can be sliced into bars and served as a dessert or snack.
The recipe does not require complex preparation or unusual ingredients, relying mostly on common baking staples and convenience from the cake mix. Cooling the cake fully before frosting is important to prevent melting. This approach results in an easy-to-make strawberry cake with a lighter frosting alternative to traditional buttercream.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 Strawberry Cake Mix 15.25 oz box
- 1 cup Greek yogurt fat free vanilla
- 1 cup water
Frosting:
- 1 instant vanilla pudding mix sugar free, small box
- 1 cup milk skim
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 whipped topping fat free, thawed, 8 oz container
- 1 cup strawberry fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x10 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, Greek yogurt, and water. Mix vigorously for 1 minute, until all ingredients are incoporated. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes. Mine was ready at 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping and chopped strawberries. Spread frosting over the top of cooled cake and top with more sliced strawberries if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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