Whole Wheat Chocolate Blueberry Cake

ingredients

• 1  cup  whole wheat flour
• 1  cup  sugar
• 6  Tbsp.  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4  tsp.  baking powder
• 1/2  tsp.  baking soda
• 1/4  tsp.  salt
• 3/4  cup  water
• 1/2  cup  fresh blueberries
• 1    egg
• 1  cup  frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
• 1/2  cup  semisweet chocolate pieces
•     Fresh blueberries and/or Blueberry Sauce (see recipe below)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degreesF. In medium bowl combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In blender combine water, blueberries, and the egg. Cover and blend until smooth. Add to flour mixture. Whisk until well combined. Pour into greased 8x8x2-inch baking pan.

2. Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack. Invert onto serving platter.

3. In small microwave-safe bowl combine dessert topping and chocolate pieces. Micro-cook, covered, on 50 percent power (medium) 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes. Pour onto cooled cake, spreading evenly.

4. Cut cake into squares to serve. Top with fresh blueberries. Serve with Blueberry Sauce. Makes 9 servings.

Blueberry Sauce: In blender combine 1/2 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed, and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries. Cover and blend until smooth.

nutrition facts

• Calories230, 
• Total Fat (g)6, 
• Saturated Fat (g)4, 
• Monounsaturated Fat (g)1, 
• Cholesterol (mg)24, 
• Sodium (mg)176, 
• Carbohydrate (g)45, 
• Total Sugar (g)31, 
• Fiber (g)4, 
• Protein (g)4, 
• Vitamin C (DV%)3, 
• Calcium (DV%)4, 
• Iron (DV%)8, 
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Better Homes and Gardens April 2010