Devil's Food Cupcakes W Cream Cheese Frosting Low Cal Fat

Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with these decadent yet light *Devil’s Food Cupcakes with Low-Fat Cream Cheese Frosting*. Featuring rich cocoa powder, non-fat Greek yogurt, and unsweetened applesauce, these moist cupcakes deliver all the chocolatey goodness you love with fewer calories and fat. The velvety low-fat cream cheese frosting, lightly sweetened with powdered sugar, adds the perfect creamy balance. These cupcakes are quick and easy to make, coming together in under 40 minutes and yielding 12 servings—perfect for a party, snack, or treat-yourself moment. Enjoy the bold flavors and lighter twist of this classic dessert without compromising indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:38 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 0.75 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (non-fat, plain)
• 0.25 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Skim milk (or other low-fat milk)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese (low-fat or Neufchâtel)
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly spray with non-stick baking spray.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the skim milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Stir gently after each addition until the batter is smooth, but do not overmix.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Step 6

Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the low-fat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until fully combined and fluffy.

Step 10

Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

Step 11

Garnish as desired (e.g., with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips) and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(955.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2196.7

Total Fat 65.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 345.5mg	0%
Sodium 2508.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 373.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.2g	0%
Total Sugars 233.4g
Protein 66.5g	0%

Vitamin D 103.8IU	0%
Calcium 566.1mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 2563.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.1%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 63.5%