Tuesday, June 7, 2011

♥ Tea on Tuesday: Frosted Mocha Cake ♥

Ingredients:
* 3/4 cup sugar blend
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 eggs
* 1/4 cup canola oil
* 1 container (2-1/2 ounces) prune baby food
* 3 teaspoons white vinegar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup fat-free milk
* 1 cup cold strong brewed coffee
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup baking cocoa
* 2 teaspoons baking soda
* 1 teaspoon salt

FROSTING:
* 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
* 1 teaspoon hot water
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups whipped topping


Directions:
* In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat until well blended. In a small bowl, combine milk and coffee. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture alternately with milk mixture.
* Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
* In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in hot water. Stir in vanilla. Place whipped topping in a large bowl; gently fold in coffee mixture. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 24 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Splenda sugar blend.


Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 151 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

~~yummy recipe and photo from: Light & Tasty August/September 2007~~

1 comment:

Barbara Bradford said...

Oh Sheri, this looks so good... Just what I need this evening with a hot cup of tea. Love the recipes... Thanks