Indulge in a deliciously rich and satisfying chocolate coffee cake with a Lotus cream topping, all while keeping it Weight Watchers-friendly!
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
3 large eggs
Pinch of salt
100 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
80 milliliters (1/3 cup) vegetable oil
100 milliliters (1/2 cup) milk
2 teaspoons instant coffee
180 grams (1 1/2 cups) all-purpose flour
20 grams (1/4 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
15 grams (1 tablespoon) baking powder
For the Lotus Cream Topping:
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons instant coffee
325 milliliters (1 1/3 cups) plain Greek yogurt (non-fat or low-fat)
1 tablespoon Lotus Biscoff spread (or substitute with a lower-calorie spread if preferred)
Directions:
Prepare the Cake Batter:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until frothy.
Add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
Gradually add the vegetable oil while continuing to mix.
Stir in the milk mixed with instant coffee.
Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Gently fold into the wet ingredients until combined.
Bake the Cake:
Grease and flour a cake pan.
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the topping.
Prepare the Lotus Cream Topping:
In a saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, and instant coffee.
Gradually stir in the milk to avoid lumps.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
Remove from heat and whisk in the Greek yogurt and Lotus Biscoff spread until smooth. Let it cool.
Assemble the Cake:
Spread the cooled Lotus cream topping evenly over the cooled cake.
Let the topping set before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving, makes 12 servings):
Calories: 160
Protein: 6g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 15g
Weight Watchers SmartPoints® (per serving):
Green: 7 SmartPoints
Blue: 6 SmartPoints
Purple: 6 SmartPoints
Tips:
Sifting Ingredients: Sifting the dry ingredients prevents lumps in the batter.
Stirring: Keep the cream topping from burning by stirring regularly while cooking.
Storage:
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For longer storage, refrigerate the cake for up to 7 days.
Enjoy:
This chocolate coffee cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a rich chocolate flavor complemented by the smooth Lotus cream topping. Indulge without compromising your Weight Watchers goals!