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.

Yahea Zebari
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I've made this cake for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for myself. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sanam Rai
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Soft Height
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I love the combination of chocolate and coffee in this cake. It's the perfect pick-me-up.


ZAHRA Hussaini
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This is the best mocha cake I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the perfect dessert for any occasion.


kaushalya bandara
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper recipe.


Rjemon Raj
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent.


Minha & Mishya
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sajib K S
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I love the coffee frosting on this cake. It's the perfect complement to the chocolate cake.


Barry Moya
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This cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.


Najma Parvin
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I've tried many different mocha cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.


Saru Tmg
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he had ever had.


Annah Mosidi
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


katina brownlee
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I do love chocolate. This cake was the perfect compromise. The mocha flavor was subtle enough that I could enjoy it without feeling overwhelmed.


Tanjim Vai
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This cake is a hit at every party I bring it to. It's always the first to go. I love the combination of chocolate and coffee flavors.


Angelina Smithy
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. My friends and family always rave about it.


Abd Ullah
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This cake was so moist and delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The mocha flavor was perfect, not too strong and not too weak. I will definitely be making this cake again.