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ONE-BOWL CHOCOLATE MOCHA CREAM CAKE
FOR THE CAKE: 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 9 ounces) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise (recommended Hellmann's. NOT fat-free) 3 Tbsp canola oil 1 cup hot strong brewed coffee 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate morsels FOR THE MOCHA CREAM: 1/4 cup boiling water (or use 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee & omit water & coffee granules) 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped topping, thawed 1/3 cup light chocolate syrup (such as Hershey's Lite Syrup) (optional garnish)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
TO PREPARE THE CAKE: lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl. Add mayonnaise and oil; beat with a mixer at low speed until well blended. Slowly add brewed coffee and vanilla; beat with a mixer at low speed 1 minute or until well blended. Stir in chocolate; pour batter into prepared baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
TO PREPARE MOCHA CREAM: Put 1/4 cup coffee in large bowl. Add marshmallow creme; beat with a mixer at low speed until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Spread mocha cream over top of cake; drizzle with chocolate syrup. Chill until ready to serve.
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