Low Fat Texas Sheet Cake

Indulge in the rich, chocolatey decadence of a classic Texas sheet cake with a healthy twist! This Low Fat Texas Sheet Cake delivers all the flavor you love while significantly cutting back on fat and calories. Made with wholesome ingredients like non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat buttermilk, this lightened-up version maintains its moist, tender texture and bold chocolate intensity. The glossy cocoa glaze, prepared with light butter and a hint of vanilla, spreads seamlessly over the warm cake, creating a luscious topping that’s hard to resist. In just 35 minutes from start to finish, this guilt-free dessert, topped with optional crunchy pecans, serves 24, making it perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Perfectly balanced between indulgent and wholesome, this low-fat chocolate sheet cake is bound to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Low-fat buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Brewed coffee (or hot water)
• 2 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Light butter or margarine
• 3 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder (for glaze)
• 0.25 cup Low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)
• 0.5 cup Chopped pecans (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together to ensure an even mixture.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix the non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and low-fat buttermilk until smooth.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Gradually pour in the brewed coffee (or hot water) while stirring to create a smooth batter.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze. Melt the light butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1/4 cup low-fat milk, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 8

Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool for 5 minutes, then pour the warm glaze over the cake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Sprinkle the optional chopped pecans over the glaze for added texture and flavor.

Step 10

Allow the glaze to set completely before slicing into 24 equal portions. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1873.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4226.2

Total Fat 87.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 393.7mg	0%
Sodium 3346.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 817.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 574.8g
Protein 91.7g	0%

Vitamin D 232.2IU	0%
Calcium 795.9mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 2634.8mg	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: 17.8%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 73.9%