Jun
21
2010
THE Best Mocha Cake
Author: kevin
In trying to keep the sugar levels down and make a delicious cake nonetheless, this recipe does the trick. Chocolate is a favorite, and paired with a little espresso, it bumps the flavor to another level.
The texture and flavor is unbelievable. I added a creamed butter frosting to top it off. The cake is low in sugar and calories, but I can’t say the same for the frosting. To keep it low as well, you could eliminate the frosting and add berries and a whipped topping.
- PAM non-stick spray
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp instant coffee crystals
- 4 oz chocolate chip morsels
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 5 egg whites
Frosting:
- 1 cube softened butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- or 1 1/2 cups fresh mixed berries
- Cool Whip
Preheat oven to 350˚. Spray the PAM nonstick cooing spray in a 9-inch springform pan.
In a medium saucepan mix together the sugar, water, coffee crystals – bring to a boil. Stir in the chocolate morsels and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. In a small bowl whisk the yolks and the vanilla. Slowly add the chocolate mixture and whisk thoroughly to blend. Set aside.
In another bowl add the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon and baking powder. With a whisk, mix dry ingredients. Slowly whisk in the egg yolk and chocolate mixture until smooth.
In a larger bowl add the egg whites and beat on high until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, slowly fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites, folding over to incorporate until all are mixed thoroughly and the mixture is light.
Do not over mix! Spread the mixture into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the top springs back to the touch. It make appear cracked and will fall slightly when cooling. This is to be expected.
While cooking, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar to form a thick frosting. I used a whisk to incorporate this slowly. It may appear too thick at first, but the butter will dissolve the powdered sugar. Continue to whisk until smooth.
When the cake has cooled, remove from springform pan, place on a cake plate and spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake, making sure not to drag crumbs.
This makes between 6 to 12 slices, depending on the size!
