Here's a lighter version of a chocolate mocha cake I've been baking for my family for over 30 years. I replaced part of the sugar with a lower-calorie sugar blend and some of the oil with applesauce. It turned out just as delicious.-Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; cool slightly. Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray., In a large bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, sugar blend, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk applesauce, oil, vinegar and vanilla into coffee mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to prepared dish. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in milk. In a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa until blended; beat in butter, vanilla and enough coffee mixture to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Chiagoziem Stellamaris
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
Arbaz Yousaf
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
Tera Enakireru
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mocha, but this cake was still delicious.
Gaming Foysal
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover coffee.
Lois Okorie
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Sajjad Sajjad jutt
[email protected]This is the best mocha frosted snack cake I've ever had. It's so moist and fluffy, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and chocolatey.
Sabbir Hossein
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Wendell Thompson
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect cake for any chocolate lover.
RAKIBUL HASAN JONY
[email protected]This mocha frosted snack cake is a must-try! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is divine.
Joseph Torrance
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.
Insaf Channel
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Thato Thato
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this one is really good. The frosting is especially delicious.
Zeke Salazar
[email protected]This cake is a great way to satisfy your chocolate craving. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Alice Casey
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. The frosting is my favorite part.
Md Ainal
[email protected]This cake was a big hit with my family and friends. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Atolagbe Samuel
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is light and fluffy. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.
Abid Shaheen
[email protected]This was the best mocha frosted snack cake I've ever had! It was so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was perfectly creamy and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Jamaseyeh Cosby
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was decadent and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Andy Sanchez
[email protected]This mocha frosted snack cake was a hit! It was moist and fluffy, with the perfect amount of chocolate flavor. The frosting was rich and creamy, and it complemented the cake perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!