Chocolate Cake

Makes 12 3 x 4” servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup Splenda
  • 1 cup bran cereal
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp chocolate flavoring
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1/4 cup cocoa, preferably Dutch-process
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp instant nonfat dry milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt


Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Place water, Splenda, bran, egg, canola oil, chocolate flavoring, vanilla, and lemon juice in a mixer bowl;
  • Mix lightly and let stand for 30 to 45 minutes;
  • Combine flour, soda, cocoa, sugar, dry milk, cinnamon, and salt and stir to blend well;
  • Add flour mixture to the bran mixture and mix at medium speed about 1/ 2 minute or until well blended;
  • Spray a 9-inch square cake pan with cooking spray;
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched in the center and sides pull away from the pan;
  • Cool to room temperature.


Calories: 119
Fat: 6 grams
Carbohydrates: 22 grams
Exchanges: 1 Starch/Bread, 1 Fat

© Michelle Anderson 2005 - 2015