Low Fat Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Name: Low Fat Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk; 3/4 cup prune puree or 3/4 cup prune baby food; 4 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup raspberry jam; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
3/4 cup prune puree or 3/4 cup prune baby food
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup raspberry jam
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Spray two 9-inch cake pans with nonstick spray.
3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and sugar.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, prune puree or babyfood, egg whites and vanilla.
5
Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined.
6
Divide the batter evenly between the two cake pans.
7
Bake about 20 minutes, until top is springy and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes.
9
Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
10
Slice the rounded top off of one of the cakes to create a flat surface.
11
Spread the flat surface with the raspberry jam.
12
Place the other cake on top.
13
Sift confectioners sugar liberally over the top.

1225

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Chocolate Layer Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Low Fat Chocolate Layer Cake

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