Here’s a very light low-calorie cake that’s about 90 calories per serving. It’s simple, fluffy, and great if you want a sweet treat without many calories. 🍰
90-Calorie Light Vanilla Cake
Ingredients (makes 4 small servings)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (or low-calorie sweetener equivalent)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup skim milk (or almond milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small 8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Add wet ingredients
Stir in applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. - Bake
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. - Cool and slice
Let the cake cool and cut into 4 pieces.
Calories
- About 90 calories per slice (without frosting).
Optional Low-Calorie Toppings
- Fresh berries 🍓
- Light whipped topping
- A dusting of powdered sugar
💡 Tip: Applesauce replaces butter or oil, which keeps the cake moist while cutting a lot of calories.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A 50-calorie chocolate mug cake (ready in 2 minutes) 🍫
- A 3-ingredient diet cake that’s very popular for weight loss.
