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Low-Fat Chocolate Cake

By: Diana Scofield 
"'This yummy cake is so chocolaty and satisfying,' relates Diana Scofield of Niceville, Florida. 'I sometimes enjoy it with a scoop of fat-free ice cream.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, whisk egg whites, water and corn syrup. Stir into dry ingredients. Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 176 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 186 mg sodium, 42 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by Bakeaholic   view full review
Not bad for low fat. I reduced the sugar and added some applesauce to make it a little less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by fmulmt   view full review
This is the first cake I ever made myself. It came out perfectly! I'm a HUGE chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by charlie54933   view full review
Pretty good, but needs more chocolate for my taste. I'd add more cocoa next time. I also used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2008 by sweet-o-wheat-o's   view full review
This cake tasted delicious, however, it was very dense and had a bread-like texture to it. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by Jo   view full review
I made this for Mother's Day dessert and it is a keeper. We loved the dense fudge like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by Nicole & Ray   view full review
Rays sister made this one. Wow, his the craving for chocolate perfectly! She also used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Kay   view full review
It tasted like custard and almost no chocolate.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2011 by Weekend Chef Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I didn't care for the texture that the cornstarch gave this cake. there are better recipes.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2011 by busymom923   view full review
Taste is good, but the texture is dense and spongy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by Brianna Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Did not have very good flavor.

 

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