No-Regrets Chocolate Snacking Cake Recipe

Name: No-Regrets Chocolate Snacking Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 1 ¾ cups flour; 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar; ¾ cup cocoa powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups reduced-fat buttermilk; 3 large egg whites; 4 tablespoons light margarine, melted; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
1 ¾ cups flour
1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups reduced-fat buttermilk
3 large egg whites
4 tablespoons light margarine, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350F Lightly coat a 9-by-12-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2
In a large bowl, combine next 6 ingredients (flour through salt).
3
Mix well with a fork to break up brown sugar.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, egg whites, melted margarine and vanilla.
6
Mix on low speed until blended.
7
Gradually beat in boiling water.
8
Then slowly add flour mixture and, again, mix on low speed until blended.
9
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
10
Cool cake in pan on a wire rack.
11
Sift confectioners' sugar over top just before slicing.

1761

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

150

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 1 ¾ cups flour, 1 ¾ cups packed light brown sugar, ¾ cup cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, No-Regrets Chocolate Snacking 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

No-Regrets Chocolate Snacking Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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