What’s better than espresso? How about espresso and chocolate—in a cake.
This is a delicious cake to make if you’re watching your figure. The recipe uses fresh, wholesome ingredients. However, if you’re in the mood for added decadence, I’ve also included a less healthy version of the recipe below as well. Take your pick. They’re both scrumptious.
Healthy Espresso Cake
For this recipe you’ll need:
2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
¼ cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 cup raw cane sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup pureed prunes or unsweetened applesauce
3 large egg whites
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 cup coffee
To make this recipe:
In one bowl, combine the flours, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine the prunes or applesauce, egg whites, vanilla, and coffee. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined. Pour into a 9 inch cake pan (sprayed with cooking spray and dusted with cocoa powder) and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Invert to serve.
*Can dust with powdered sugar or additional cocoa powder when serving. Can also add fresh berries and whipped topping if desired.
For a “sinful” Espresso Cake:
Add oil instead of the prunes or applesauce. Instead of the egg whites, add 1 large or extra large egg. You can also add some chocolate chips to the batter and may alter the flour and sugars used to suit your taste.