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Chocolate Cake (Low Fat)
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 8
From . Originally published with DE GUSTIBUS; The Hunt for Sweet, Low-Fat Chocolate By TRISH HALL, November 6, 1991
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 cup hot water
Directions:
1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Brush the inside of an 8-inch square cake pan with oil and sprinkle flour over the pan. Tap out excess.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, oil and vanilla. Stir lemon juice into milk. Add to the egg mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup hot water. Pour into the cocoa mixture and stir until smooth. Turn batter into pan.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. YIELD 12 servings.
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