Mocha Coffee Cake - Light Recipe

Name: Mocha Coffee Cake - Light
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; Cake; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup brewed strong coffee; 1 large egg; 2 large egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2/3 cup low-fat sour cream

Servings: persons

Topping
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Cake
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup brewed strong coffee
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup low-fat sour cream

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F Spray a 9-inch square cake pan with Pam.
2
Make topping: in a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, chocolate chips and cocoa.
3
Make cake: in a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, coffee, egg, egg white and vanilla.
4
In another bowl, stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. With a wooden spoon, stir the dry ingredients into the coffee mixture in batches, alternating with the sour cream, making two additions of dry and one of wet, and stirring just until the mixture is combined. Pour it into a prepared pan. Sprinkle with topping.
5
Place the pan in the centre of the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
6
Let cool on a wire rack.

938

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips, 4 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Mocha Coffee Cake - Light 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mocha Coffee Cake - Light

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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