VEGAN CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

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If there's a synonym for ooey gooey, this is it: diner-style chocolate cake. But while this version has a moist, velvety texture and a deep chocolate flavor, it's surprisingly light-227 calories per slice; others run anywhere from 450 to 620.

Provided by Vegan Freak

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup low-fat firm silken tofu, pureed
1 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup strong black coffee, brewed and cold
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 1/2 ounces tofu, extra-firm silken
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 ounces semisweet vegan chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 2 8-inch round cake pans. Whisk together tofu, syrup, coffee and vanilla with 1/4 cup cold water in large bowl until smooth.
  • Sift together all remaining cake ingredients. Add to tofu mixture, and beat with electric mixer until smooth, about 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Divide batter between cake pans. Bake about 15 minutes, or until springy to the touch. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto racks, and cool completely.
  • To make Chocolate Frosting: Place tofu, vanilla and chocolate in blender or food processor, and process until smooth.
  • To assemble: Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Top with second cake layer. Decoratively frost top and sides. Garnish with raspberries, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.6, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 142, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 16.5, Protein 4.6

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