Basically Bittersweet Mocha Cake
"This basic chocolate cake uses less sugar, and extra cocoa. The coffee adds depth to the flavour. I left out extra oil in favour of applesauce, and chose whole-wheat flour for a more healthy cake, as well."
photo by Outta Here
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
24
ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3⁄4 cup cocoa
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 cup canola oil
- 3⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup strong coffee, hot
directions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (F).
- Mix all dry ingredients together.
- Add wet ingredients, coffee last, mixing well.
- Do not over-mix!
- Bake in pan of choice for 35-40 minutes.
- You may substitute white flour for whole wheat flour for a lighter, less healthy version.
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Reviews
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Very rich and surprisingly moist for being so low in fat. I cut the recipe in half and baked it in a 8" round pan. It really rose quite high! I used Hershey's Special Dark cocoa powder for an even richer flavor. Not sure what the lime juice is for, since it isn't tasted, but maybe it adds some acid to the mix? I used whole wheat pastry flour for a lighter texture. I added 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts also. Served with a dollop of nonfat, no sugar added vanilla yogurt. Made for Spring 2010 PAC.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JAK6059
Los Angeles, 0
<p>Cooking is my stress reliever. I have an intense interest in fresh, healthy, and delicious foods, and have been known to talk about exceptional produce ad nauseum. I tend to eschew processed foods, (except sometimes in desserts), and wish fervently that I had a vegetable and herb garden. Someday I would like to have my own vineyard, perhaps when I retire. </p>
