Soft chocolate cake

Soft chocolate cake

Serves 16

Tip: You’ll need 2 round cake pans or 1 extra-deep pan. Coffee helps give the chocolate its deep color.

1. Add 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour.
2. Add 2 cups sugar.
3. Add 3/4 cup cocoa powder.
4. Add 2 teaspoons baking soda.
5. Add 2 teaspoons baking powder.
6. Add 1 teaspoon salt.
7. Add 1 1/2 cups fat-free plain yogurt.
8. Add dry ingredients.
9. Add 2 eggs.
10. Slowly add 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee.
11. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
12. Mix until smooth.
13. Pour equal amounts into each cake pan.
14. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 F.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.