Chocolate Marvel Cake

Name: Chocolate Marvel Cake
Ingredients: 2 packages (5 ounces each) prune baby food; 1 cup strong brewed coffee; 1 cup fat-free milk; 4 egg whites; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 2 tablespoons fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

17 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (5 ounces each) prune baby food
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup fat-free milk
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 3 containers baby food, coffee, milk, egg whites and vanilla; beat until well blended. (Save remaining container of baby food for another use.) Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to coffee mixture. Beat for 2 minutes or until well blended (batter will be thin).
2

Pour into two 9-in. round baking pans that have been coated with cooking spray and lightly floured. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake pulls away from sides of pan. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

For frosting, in a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar and cocoa. Gradually add the milk, coffee and vanilla; beating well. Frost between layers and over top and sides of cake.