Super-moist chocolate cake with chocolate mousse topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
Cake
- 1 large zucchini, finely grated (about 2 cups)
- 1 package (500 g) chocolate cake mix (preferably Betty Crocker Super Moist)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- Whites of 2 large eggs
- 3/4 tbsp. plain low-fat yogurt
- 3/4 cup applesauce
Mousse
- 1 package (350 g) silken tofu
- 1 package (100 g) of instant chocolate pudding (preferably Jell-O)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package (200 g) of whipped topping
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray the bottom of a 9x13 inch (22x32 cm) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cake:
Place the grated zucchini in a sieve set over a bowl and press lightly with a spatula to release the liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, cinnamon, eggs, egg whites, low-fat yogurt, and applesauce. Mix with a mixer on low speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl frequently. Stir in the grated zucchini. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely. Once cool, invert the cake onto a large plate or platter and cut it into 12 large squares with a clean, sharp knife.
- Mousse topping:
While the cake is baking, combine the tofu, pudding mixture, and cinnamon in a bowl. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the whipped topping, mixing on low speed. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Before serving, cut each cake square in half diagonally to create 2 triangles.
- Drizzle each plate with chocolate sauce, place on 2 cake triangles, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and top with chocolate mousse.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 320, Total Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 4g, Protein 9g, Carbohydrates 47g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 30mg, Sodium 437mg, Sugars 30g. |