Low Sugar Mocha Nut Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Low Sugar Mocha Nut Cake
45 min.
8
275kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt with our Low Sugar Mocha Nut Cake! This delightful dessert is perfect for those who crave the rich flavors of chocolate and coffee but want to keep their sugar intake in check. With just 275 calories per serving, this vegetarian treat is not only delicious but also a healthier option for dessert lovers.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your kitchen, as the combination of unsweetened cocoa powder and instant coffee creates a decadent mocha flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch, making each bite a satisfying experience. Plus, with a preparation time of only 45 minutes, you can whip up this cake for a special occasion or simply to enjoy a cozy night in.

This recipe is designed for those who appreciate the balance of flavors and textures, and it’s easy to make with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or treating yourself after a long day, our Low Sugar Mocha Nut Cake is sure to impress. So grab your mixing bowl and whisk, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoon coffee powder instant
  • tablespoons milk powder dry
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • gram artificial sweetener 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.8 cup water hot

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Combine the hot water and instant coffee. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa, dry milk, baking powder and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter or margarine, brown sugar, and sugar substitute with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla; beat for 1 minute.
  5. Mix the flour mixture into the creamed mixture, alternately with the coffee. Stir in the nuts. Beat at medium speed until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into a 9 inch square pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 30 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories275kcal
Protein7.1%
Fat49.27%
Carbs43.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
13.57
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.749999989634%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Catechin
2.32mg
Epicatechin
7.04mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.29kcal
13.76%
Fat:15.64g
24.06%
Saturated Fat:8.33g
52.05%
Carbohydrates:31.16g
10.39%
Net Carbohydrates:28.86g
10.49%
Sugar:9.96g
11.06%
Cholesterol:52.78mg
17.59%
Sodium:289.91mg
12.6%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.25%
100%
Caffeine:27.87mg
9.29%
Protein:5.07g
10.15%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.12%
Selenium:10.96µg
15.66%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.84%
Folate:51.42µg
12.85%
Copper:0.24mg
12.12%
Phosphorus:117.31mg
11.73%
Iron:2mg
11.13%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.78%
Calcium:103.29mg
10.33%
Fiber:2.21g
8.82%
Magnesium:34.77mg
8.69%
Vitamin B3:1.71mg
8.57%
Vitamin A:402.49IU
8.05%
Potassium:166.87mg
4.77%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.5%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.94%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.88%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.23%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.05%
Vitamin K:1.32µg
1.26%
Source:Allrecipes