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Chocolate Ribbon Cake
 


For the cheese layer:

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the cake:
2 cups all purpose flour
12 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup skim milk

For the frosting:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup skim milk
2 squares (2 ounces) semisweet chocolate, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. To prepare cheese layer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

To prepare cake, in a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat sugar and butter until light. Beat in eggs. Alternately, beat in flour mixture and milk until smooth.

Pour half of batter into prepared pan. Spread cheese mixture over batter; top with remaining batter. Bake until set, about 25 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely.

To prepare frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, milk, and chocolate until smooth. Spread over cake.

Calories= 399 (24% from fat)
Carb= 72 g.
Protein= 6 g.
Fat= 11 g.
15 Servings

From: Healthy Meals In Minutes (recipes cards)