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Chocolate Bliss Marble Cake

Chocolate Bliss Marble Cake
“This cake is served at all of our family parties. It's low in fat, but still delicious. I've been making it since 1985, when my late husband had heart surgery and had to watch his diet.” Josephine Piro - Easton, Pennsylvania
16 ServingsPrep: 40 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries

Directions

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Dissolve
  • cocoa in water; let stand until cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar, milk, oil and extracts until
  • well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually
  • beat into sugar mixture until blended.
  • In another bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed
  • until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a
  • time, on high until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold into batter.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Chocolate Bliss Marble Cake (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Remove 2 cups batter; stir in reserved cocoa mixture.
  • Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray. Alternately spoon
  • the plain and chocolate batters into pan. Cut through batter
  • with a knife to swirl.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
  • the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
  • pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For topping, in a microwave, melt whipped topping and chocolate; stir
  • until smooth.
  • Place cake on a serving plate. Drizzle with topping. Arrange
  • raspberries in center of cake. Yield: 16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 215 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 172 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2012