50% Reduced Fat Chocolate-Orange Cake
Lighter chocolate cake with oats, egg whites, skim milk, and fresh orange: 50% less fat but loaded with chocolate chips and bright citrus zest for moist, tender sheet cake.
YIELD
15 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
30 minREADY
50 minCutting fat doesn’t mean cutting flavor when you load up on the good stuff.
This sheet cake swaps in egg whites and skim milk, then packs in quick oats, brown sugar, orange juice, fresh zest, and a full bag of chocolate chips.
The oats create tender moisture without butter overload, while orange brightens every bite of chocolate.
Bake until golden and firm, cool completely, and slice into fifteen squares that taste indulgent despite the lighter profile.
Kitchen Tips
- Use quick-cooking oats (not instant or old-fashioned) for proper texture integration
- Fresh orange zest is crucial for bright citrus punch that balances chocolate richness
- Cool completely before cutting so the oat structure sets properly and slices clean
Ingredients
Directions
Heat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Spray 13×9×2 inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
In large bowl, stir together brown sugar, margarine and egg whites; stir in skim milk and orange juice.
Stir in flour, oats, orange peel, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips.
Spread in prepared pan.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown and center feels firm when touched lightly.
Cool completely. 15 servings.
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