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Granny's Chocolate Marvel Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 C all-purpose flour
1 C unsweetened cocoa powder
2 C granulated sugar
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 C nonfat milk
4 2-1/2 oz jars baby food PUREED PRUNES
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 egg whites or liquid egg substitute to equal 2 whole eggs
1 C cappuccino (from mix) or 2 tsp instant coffee in 1 C boiling water or 1 C strong coffee
Nonstick cooking spray
4 C Party Frosting

PARTY FROSTING
1 1/2 C light brown sugar, packed
3 eggs whites
1/4 C cappuccino or 1 Tbsp instant coffee in 1/4 C boiling water or 1/4 C strong coffee
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350ºF
Into large mixing bowl sift together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt
In medium bowl stir together milk, PRUNES, vanilla, egg whites or liquid egg substitute and cappuccino or coffee
Pour moist ingredients into dry, blending well
Spray two 9-in round baking pans with nonstick spray
Divide batter equally between pans
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until center tests done with wooden pick
Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes
Invert onto wire rack
Cool. Frost with Party Frosting

PARTY FROSTING
In bottom of double boiler bring water to boil then reduce to simmer
In top combine brown sugar, egg whites, cappuccino or coffee and cream of tartar
Beat with mixer 5-7 minutes or until stiff peaks form
Remove from heat
Add vanilla and beat additional 3 minutes
NOTE: This cake tastes rich enough to be served without FROSTING
Simply dust top with brown sugar
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12 double layer or 24 single layer
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Nutrients per two-layer serving, frosted:
Calories-512; protein-7g;carbohydrates-83g;total fat-1g; dietaryfiber-1g;cholesterol-0; sodium-291mg

 

 

 

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