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Black Devil's Food Cake Recipe - Low-Fat Chocolate Cake Recipe

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From The New American Heart Association Cookbook (Times Books), for About.com

Thanks to applesauce and fat-free buttermilk, this delicious chocolate cake is much lower in fat than traditional ones. Coffee helps to boost the flavor of the chocolate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Vegetable oil spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting pan
  • 1-3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 Tablespoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup fat-free or low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup strong coffee

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9x2-inch pan with vegetable oil spray. Dust with flour; shake off excess.

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Whisk in applesauce, buttermilk, and vegetable oil.

In a small saucepan, bring coffee to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir gently into batter. Mixture will be soupy. Pour into pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or let cool completely.

Yield: 20 servings

Seven-minute frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar can dress up the top.

Nutrition facts per serving: 140 calories, 2 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate and 1 g fiber.

Recipe Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook: 25th Anniversary Edition (Times Books)
Reprinted with permission.

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