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Extra Light Chocolate Cake
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The simple combination of a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet cola result in a delicious (and lower calorie) cake. That's right, there are no eggs or oil in this cake. Hard to believe it only contains two ingredients yet yields such a perfect cake.
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1-2 hrs
5 reviews
2 comments
ingredients
1 box (15-18 ounce size) chocolate cake mix
1 can (12 ounce size) diet coke
directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (or the temperature listed on the package of cake mix). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or 9-inch round cake pan.
Pour the dry cake mix into a large bowl. While stirring, slowly pour the cola into the cake mix. Only stir enough to blend the ingredients.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 23-28 minutes or as per baking directions on cake mix package. Do not overbake.
When cake is done, place the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the pan and cool completely on a rack before frosting with light or fat-free whipped topping (or other frosting as desired).
cook's notes
Try other flavor combinations like white cake mix with diet root beer or yellow cake mix with diet orange soda.
recipe tips
To make sure the cake comes out moist and light, avoid overmixing the batter once you've added the soda to the cake mix.
Letting the cake cool completely before frosting is crucial to prevent the frosting from melting or sliding off.
You can garnish the cake with fresh berries, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, or shaved chocolate.
Experimenting with different diet sodas and cake mix combinations can lead to discovering your favorite flavors.
If you're making cupcakes, using an ice cream scoop can help distribute the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different soda for the chocolate cake?
Yes, you can use different types of soda to create various flavors and combinations with the chocolate cake mix. For example, using a cherry-flavored diet soda can add a subtle cherry undertone to the chocolate cake, or a diet vanilla cream soda could add a hint of vanilla flavor. The key is to stick with diet soda to maintain the low-calorie aspect of the recipe.
Is it possible to make cupcakes instead of a cake?
You can use the same batter to make cupcakes for portion control and ease of serving. Just pour the batter into lined cupcake tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Adjust the baking time according to the cake mix package's recommendations for cupcakes, typically around 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Can I add mix-ins to the cake batter?
Yes, you can add mix-ins to the cake batter. Try folding in a half cup of vegan chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit after you've combined the cake mix and soda. Just be mindful that adding too many mix-ins might affect the cake's structure and baking time and add extra calories.
What frosting options do I have that keep the cake low in calories?
For a low-calorie frosting option, you can use a light or fat-free whipped topping as suggested. Another option is to make a glaze with powdered sugar and lemon juice or water for a lighter touch. There are also low-fat cream cheese frostings that can complement the chocolate flavor nicely. For a purely simple finish, a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of melted dark chocolate can be delightful without adding too many calories.
nutrition data
364 calories, 13 grams fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
July 21, 2018
I used a chocolate sugar free cake mix! No sugar and less fat....delicious!
April 17, 2018
I used diet cherry dr pepper with the chocolate cake mix - awesome flavor! Love how simple it is. The cake does turn out very light but that is in the name of the recipe afterall.
February 25, 2017
Amazing! I needed a cake and had a mix but no eggs. I didn't think it would work but it did. The cake was very very light. Almost too light but not quite. If I hadn't frosted it I think it would have been too light (not dry but hard to eat because it was so airy). Maybe a little sour cream in the batter or something. Great cake in a pinch though!!
What if the cake mix ask for milk?
You are not using the cake mix ingredient list from the package, only add the cola to the cake mix and then follow the baking instructions.
This is definitely good if you have no eggs- but I made it with funfetti box cake mix and cream soda in a bundt cake pan- the family liked it but it was definitely sponge like-I topped it with sifted powered sugar and served with vanilla ice cream. I think it would be much better as a chocolate cake.
August 24, 2013
I love this Recipe!! Who would ever think soda and a cake mix could possibly make such a delicious moist cake!!
July 6, 2013
This cake wasn't bad. I used a low sugar cake mix so maybe that's why I didn't "love" it. Can't beat how easy it is though. I'll try a different mix next time and maybe can rate it 5 stars then.