Chocolate layer cake
Serves: 8
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $10.00 / $1.25 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 225g pre-made plain sponge cake
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 2 tablespoons boiling water
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
- 200g low-fat vanilla yoghurt
- Icing
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons hot water
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Instructions
1 Slice sponge cake into 3 horizontal slabs. In a bowl dissolve cocoa in boiling water. Add icing sugar, ricotta and yoghurt. Beat well.
2 Place bottom layer of sponge cake on a serving plate. Spread with half the ricotta mixture. Top with a sponge layer then spread over the remaining ricotta. Top with the remaining sponge.
3 To make icing, combine cocoa and icing sugar in a small bowl. While stirring, gradually add water. Pour icing over top of cake and smooth with a spatula. If preferred, serve with berries and an extra dollop of low-fat yoghurt.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 191cal
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Kilojoules 800kJ
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Protein 6g
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Total fat 4g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 30g
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–Sugars 24g
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Dietary fibre 1g
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Sodium 220mg
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Calcium 130mg
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Iron 1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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