Healthier Too Much Chocolate Cake

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Even this healthier version of Denise's cake might win First Prize at the county fair! We used natural cake mix and light sour cream with great results.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
1 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 12-cup tube cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package natural chocolate cake mix

  • 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 4 eggs, beaten

  • ½ cup warm water

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar for dusting on top of cooled cake (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup tube pan.

  2. Mix cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs, and water in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least 1 1/2 hours before inverting onto plate. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe is a healthier version of Too Much Chocolate Cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

423 Calories
24g Fat
51g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 423
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 519mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 263mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.