Grab the Greek Yogurt, it’s time to make an amazing Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe! This easy Strawberry Dessert is the perfect way to indulge in our favorite berry!
Then… have even more angel food cake fun when you try this Angel Food Pineapple Cake and this Angel Food Blueberry Cake!
Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe
Looking for another EASY strawberry inspired Dessert Recipe? Meet one of my favorites… the Skinny Strawberry Cake!
Anna writes: “We loved this. Very yummy!”
In this delicious Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe, you’ll skip the oil and swap it out with creamy Vanilla Greek Yogurt!
And let me tell you… it’s decadent and 110% delicious!
If you’ve never tried a cake made with yogurt rather than oil, you’re in for such a treat!
It’s rich, luscious texture will make you wonder why you ever used oil in the past!
Want to take it to the next level? Then you’ll top with some light cool whip and a fresh strawberry, and you’ve got the perfect light strawberry dessert!
So are you ready to make yours?
You’ll only need 5 ingredients and 35 minutes… that’s it!
I told you it was going to be easy!
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
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Skinny Strawberry Cake Ingredients
You’ll just need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST light strawberry cake!
Add the following to your next grocery list, to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Strawberry Cake Mix
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Eggs
- Cool Whip (or Cool Whip Lite)
- Strawberries (for a pretty & delicious topping)
Strawberry Cake Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe…
Hanna writes: “Sooooo good!”
Chrissy writes: “Whipped this up in no time at all. It’s really really good. I will definitely make this again!”
Anna writes: “We loved this. Very yummy!”
Loree writes: “Turned out delish”
Karen writes: “Tasted great and looked amazing! I’m pretty proud of my skinny cake!”
Christine writes: “Very good”
Betty writes: “So easy to make and the kids loved it!”
Becka writes: “Delicious!!!”
Kymm writes: “Very good and light.”
Nicole writes: “Yummy!! I added lemon zest and some juice to the cool whip topping.”
Laci writes: “It was so good. I used strawberry banana Greek protein yogurt and substituted 1 1/2 bananas for the eggs. Very tasty”
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Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker Strawberry Cake Mix
- 1 cup Water
- 1/3 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz. Cool Whip (or Cool Whip Lite) for topping
- Optional: 12 Fresh Strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together Cake Mix, Water, Yogurt, and Eggs until well combined.
- Spray 9×13 Nonstick Cake Pan with Pam Cooking Spray, and pour batter into it.
- Bake at for 27 - 31 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool completely, then ‘frost’ with a thick layer of Cool Whip.
- Optional: Top each piece with a fresh strawberry and ENJOY!
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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So have you tried this Skinny Strawberry Cake Recipe yet?
Or have you ever tried substituting Greek Yogurt for oil in your desserts?
Share with us in the comments below!
How many weights watchers points is this ??
Hi Hope ~ I’m not a member of that program, so I’m honestly not sure. If you find out, let us know!
What a tasty looking dessert! Thanks for the recipe.
You’re very welcome, Rebecca! It really is so light and delicious! 🙂
Thank you for useing Yummly I use it all the time to save my recipes. I love your websit and your simple recipes and will be making this one for Wednesday night suppers at church.
Aww ~ thanks so much for ‘Yumming’, Karen… and for the sweet comment! Enjoy the cake!! 🙂