Mocha Frosted Snack Cake Recipe

Name: Mocha Frosted Snack Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 cup boiling water; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup sugar blend; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules; 1 tablespoon fat-free milk; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 cup boiling water
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar blend
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; cool slightly. Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, cornstarch, sugar blend, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Whisk applesauce, oil, vinegar and vanilla into coffee mixture. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
3
Transfer to prepared dish. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
4
For frosting, in a small bowl, dissolve coffee granules in milk. In a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar and cocoa until blended; beat in butter, vanilla and enough coffee mixture to reach a spreading consistency. Spread over cake.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, 1 cup boiling water, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Mocha Frosted Snack 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.

Mocha Frosted Snack Cake

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