Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup sugar or low-cal sweetener
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar or sweetener, baking soda, and salt until well combined and uniform in color.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened applesauce, egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated without overmixing.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Prepare a cupcake pan by lining it with cupcake liners. Fill each liner halfway with the batter to allow space for rising during baking.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cupcakes for 15 to 18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Keep an eye to prevent overbaking.
- Cool: Remove cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before frosting or serving.
Notes
- Use a light whipped topping instead of traditional frosting for an even lower calorie treat.
- You can substitute the sugar with your preferred low-calorie sweetener to reduce calories further.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cupcakes tender.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
