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Chocolate Snacking Cake

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Chocolate Snacking Cake

This recipe makes 20 squares servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 100
pro 2 g
total fat 3 g
carb 17 g

Fat trimmer: This dark moist cake does not call for the 2 eggs and 1/2 cup (125 mL) butter of a typical quick cake.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
  • Icing sugar, (optional)

Preparation

In large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Press brown sugar through sieve; combine with dry ingredients. Add buttermilk, water, oil and vanilla; whisk until smooth. Scrape into greased 9-inch (2.5 L) square cake pan.

Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 35 minutes or until tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool. Dust with icing sugar (if using). Cut into squares.

 

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