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Skinny Texas Sheet Cake

A delicious and moist Texas sheet cake that is made with healthier ingredients and absolutely incredible!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 40 Pieces
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake ingredients:
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose white flour
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the butter, water, and cocoa to a medium microwave safe bowl. Cook for about 2-2 1/2 minutes whisking 30 seconds at a time until melted and smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a medium sized bowl combine eggs, yogurt and applesauce and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together. Add the warm chocolate mixture and stir to combine. Lastly add the yogurt mixture and stir again until combined. The batter may have a few lumps, but that is ok.
  4. Pour into an ungreased jelly roll pan (13x18) or two 9x13 baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
To make the frosting:
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  1. Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Add cocoa and whisk until smooth. Whisk in milk and vanilla and lastly whisk in the powdered sugar. Pour over the cake and frost to the edges. Let the cake cool completely and allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 104mg (4%) Potassium 51mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 157IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 13mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 104mg 4%
Potassium 51mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 157IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.