MOIST MOCHA CAKE

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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings (1 serving equals 1 square)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Cooking spray
3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 1/2 cups lowfat yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon of hot water
2 ounces good-quality dark chocolate
1 (8-ounce) bar Neufchatel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese), softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon espresso powder dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
1 teaspoon coffee liqueur or vanilla
1 small square chocolate

Steps:

  • Arrange rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 by 13-inch cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Whisk together flours, cocoa, salt, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl, then sift ingredients through a fine mesh strainer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and oil. Add eggs and egg whites and whisk to incorporate. Fold in yogurt, vanilla, sugar and dissolved espresso powder. Melt the chocolate in the microwave for 90 seconds or over a double boiler. Fold chocolate into batter.
  • Gradually add sifted dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated; do not overbeat. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake has risen nicely and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • While cake is cooling, make the frosting:
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until soft and creamy. Spread frosting evenly over cake and cut into squares. Finely grate one small square of chocolate. Sprinkle the chocolate shavings over the cake.

Sumrajpoot Sumrajpoot
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Overall, I highly recommend this moist mocha cake. It's a delicious and easy-to-make treat that's perfect for any occasion.


Gul Swati
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This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way. I would recommend serving it with a glass of milk or coffee.


Shahzad Naqvi
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake with no problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.


Moses Okojie
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's the best mocha cake I've ever had.


DIMI HB
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jesnann Pettry
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


juandre juandre
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I've never made a mocha cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Rifaz Islam
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


Mia Young
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting next time.


ZrX SaBbIr
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but this cake was still delicious. The mocha flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


ABCD KIDS
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It was so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting was the perfect complement.


Kazen Washburn
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


yass yann
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This moist mocha cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.