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Chocolate Spa Cake

Can the words "chocolate" and "spa" be used in the same sentence? Of course, they can! And topping each serving with a spoonful of light whipped topping or low-fat yogurt and some fresh strawberries, raspberries, or kiwifruit slices can be, well, the icing on the cake!

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 24 people

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup 110g / 3.9ozSemisweet chocolate chips - (6 oz)
3 tablespoons 45mlLow-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted butter
1 cup 198g / 7ozSugar
3   Eggs
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozWhole-wheat flour
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozAll-purpose flour
2 teaspoons 10mlBaking soda
2 cups 474mlChilled coffee

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips in the milk over low heat; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the chocolate mixture; mix until thoroughly combined. Add the whole-wheat and all-purpose flours, the baking soda, and coffee; continue beating until well combined.

Pour the batter into the baking dish and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely, then cut into squares and serve.

This recipe yields 24 servings. Serving size: 1 square.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 119; Calories from Fat 34; Fat 4g; Saturated Fat 2g; Cholesterol 29mg; Sodium 115mg; Carbohydrates 20g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 12g; Protein 2g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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