Low Sugar Mocha Nut Cake

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A mocha treat that is lower in sugar than most cakes. Make sure that the amount of sugar substitute you use works out to be the equivalent of 1/2 cup white sugar.

Submitted by JJOHN32
Updated on August 8, 2022
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch square cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup hot water

  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder

  • ½ cup butter

  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar

  • 12 (1 gram) packets artificial sweetener

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons dry milk powder

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Combine the hot water and instant coffee. Set aside.

  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, dry milk, baking powder and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine, brown sugar, and sugar substitute with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; beat for 1 minute. Mix the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, alternately with the coffee. Stir in the nuts. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Pour the batter into a 9 inch square pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

  4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186 Calories
10g Fat
21g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 200mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 78mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 110mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.