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Simple Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing
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Servings: 12 |
Comments: If you need an easy dessert to make to serve your family or friends, try this simple and quite delicious chocolate cake. A single layer light (low-fat) cake with a very tasty chocolate ganache icing. You'll get raves and will definitely be asked for this "quick and easy" recipe. |
Ingredients: 4 egg whites 1 cup fat-free milk 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Chocolate Ganache Icing: 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons whipping cream Serve with: (optional) Vanilla ice cream, sweetened whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping |
Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, milk, water, applesauce and extract until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg white mixture until blended (batter will be thin). Pour batter into a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325°F/160°C for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely. For the Chocolate Ganache Icing: Whisk all ingredients in small saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Serve cake with vanilla ice cream, sweetened whipped cream or non-dairy whipped topping, if desired. Tip Both the cake and the chocolate ganache icing can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Serve at room temperature. Makes 12 servings. |
Date: October 14, 2007 |