This Skinny Strawberry Cake is the ultimate guilt-free treat! It’s made from a cake mix and protein packed greek yogurt, and then topped with a light and fluffy whipped frosting full of fresh strawberries. Each serving clocks in at just under 200 calories!
Summer is finally just around the corner! This past winter seemed to just drag on and on, so warmer weather is most definitely welcome! Here in south Texas we didn’t even have it half as bad as so many other parts of the country, but I’ve definitely had my fill of sub 50 temps for a while.
Of course, I will probably be backtracking on that statement here soon when it’s too hot to even walk to the mailbox.????
With warmer weather and swimsuit season popping up, I decided to take one of my favorite summer desserts and lighten it up. If you’re a fan of Strawberry Cake, then you are going to LOVE this one! It’s moist and yummy, and the frosting is so fluffy and good. I will take this version ANYDAY!
And that’s saying something, because I LOVE full-fat, full-calorie, full-everything desserts.
This Skinny Strawberry Cake is a play on my super popular Skinny Chocolate Cake and Skinny Funfetti Cake recipes. If you haven’t tried those yet, then you really should! I have a feeling you are really going to like them. ????
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Skinny Strawberry Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup fat free vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
Frosting:
- 1 small box sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container fat free whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x10 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, Greek yogurt, and water. Mix vigorously for 1 minute, until all ingredients are incoporated. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes. Mine was ready at 25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl, stir together the pudding mix, milk, and vanilla extract until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping and chopped strawberries. Spread frosting over the top of cooled cake and top with more sliced strawberries if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C says
This looks so moist and refreshing! I love strawberry desserts.
David says
Just got some good fresh strawberries yesterday! good timing to come across this tasty recipe of yours.
Nicolas Hortense says
I can’t believe this is guilt free!! I’d have this with a big mug of coffee any day!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
This looks so good, the perfect cake for summer!
Milica Vladova says
OMG! This strawberry cake looks amazing!
Becky says
I made this yesterday, many compliments! It was delicious!!
Sharon says
I could eat pumpkin treats all year round! I will be putting this recipe on my list asap.
Via B Design says
I’m a big fan of greek yogurt, thanks for sharing this recipe!
Shreya Setia says
I loved it. It is light and great in test. This will be great for my next birthday party!!
Deanna says
This SKINNY STRAWBERRY CAKE does not look like would be skinny, it looks so sinfully delicious!!! OMG I love it!!!
Jennifer Stewart says
Any cake that is considered healthy and allows me to eat multiple pieces and not feel guilty is a great thing!
Michaela Kenkel says
I can’t wait to give this a try next weekend at our company pot luck! Thanks!
Angela says
What a GREAT easy recipe and with a whole lot less guilt! Such great substitutions and it looks gorgeous too!!
Sandra Shaffer says
Sign me up for a super large slice, please! This cake is a great dessert for a summer gathering. Love those fresh berries!
Debra C. says
Strawberries are my first choice! This cake looks light and delicious, what a lovely dessert!
michele says
I dont know how Ive never made a strawberry cake… not only is this beautiful, but it is my favorite fruit cake! Pinning to make for Mothers day!
Lisa@Lisa's Dinnertime Dish says
This is a perfect cake for summer! It looks so delicious and I love how easy it is!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
I could go for a couple slices of this tonight!
Sabrina says
This the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth without feeling guilty! Love it!
Jen says
It’s swimsuit season and I’m a sweets fanatic so this is absolutely perfect for me! Looks so yummy!
Abeer says
One of my favorite desserts! I am drooling here!
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This is such a gorgeous strawberry dessert! I will definitely try this!
Amanda says
This will be great for my next girls night party!!
Laura | Petite Allergy Treats says
Ashlyn- Seriously, this is the easiest Summer cake there is! I love how light it is. It’s sure to go first at a picnic.
Dan from Platter Talk says
ANY cake that is under 200 calories per serving is a winner in my book. The fact that this beauty features fresh strawberries makes it just that much better! Terrific job with this recipe!