Indulge in the luscious flavors of this guilt-free *WW 4 Points Red Velvet Cake*, a lightened-up twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for Weight Watchers enthusiasts and health-conscious dessert lovers alike. Made with wholesome swaps like unsweetened applesauce and non-fat Greek yogurt, this cake delivers moist, tender layers while keeping the calories in check. Low-fat buttermilk and a touch of red food coloring give it that signature velvety texture and vibrant hue, while a dreamy cream cheese frosting made with a powdered sugar substitute provides the perfect finishing touch. With just 4 points per serving and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is your go-to for satisfying sweet cravings without derailing your goals. Ideal for birthdays, special occasions, or guilt-free indulgence anytime!
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, sugar substitute, and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and distilled white vinegar.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the low-fat buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Stir in the red food coloring until the batter reaches your desired shade of red.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
Prepare the frosting by beating the light cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
Slice the cake into 12 equal pieces and serve. Enjoy your guilt-free red velvet cake!
Serving size | (1111.4g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 1723.7 |
Total Fat 54.7g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 29.1g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 502.0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2426.5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 218.8g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 0% |
Total Sugars 93.8g | |
Protein 61.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 143.5IU | 0% |
Calcium 503.3mg | 0% |
Iron 11.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 1082.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories