Lady M Cake Recipe for my famous vanilla cake. I developed it many years ago. It’s a true vanilla cake, but with a twist!
I’ve added cocoa powder and extra chocolate chips for the crumb topping to make it deliciously chocolaty. The cake is moist and will keep well in an airtight container or a zip-top bag in the fridge for up to two weeks.
I love to make this cake whenever I need to bring a dessert to a party because it’s delicious and versatile. I’ll often prepare it ahead of time and frost just before serving.
How to make Lady M Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream, at room time
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tsp. instant coffee powder
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp.
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C.
2. Grease and flour a 10-inch cake pan; set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract; mix well until combined.
5. In another bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder; add half of it to the cake batter and mix gently until combined.
Add the remaining flour mixture and mix briefly. Do not overmix the batter, or it will toughen the cake. Set aside.
5. To make the topping, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; add in the sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa powder,
constantly stirring until well combined. Remove from heat and whisk in ground coffee until smooth; set aside to cool slightly.
6. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and top with half of the chocolate mixture, then pour the remaining batter on top.
Use a spatula to smooth the top and swirl in a figure-eight pattern. Sprinkle evenly with the remaining chocolate mixture.
7. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes;
loosen edge before turning out onto a serving platter to cool completely (about 45 minutes). Serve plain or frost with your favorite frosting.
8. Enjoy!
Nutrition facts of Lady M Cake Recipe
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| calories | 236 |
| fat | 14g |
| saturated fat | 4g |
| trans fat | 0g |
| cholesterol | 87mg |
| carbohydrate | 11g |
| dietary fiber | 1g |
| sugar | 3.2g |
Amazing 8 Health Benefits of Lady M Cake Recipe
1. It is extremely low in saturated fat- about 2% of the daily value.
2. It does not contain trans fats- it’s a zero on the trans fat scale.
3. It has an incredibly low amount of cholesterol for a dessert- just under 4% of the daily value.
4. Lady M Cake Recipe contains an impressive amount of dietary fiber, which is essential for our body to work properly!
5. It has a low glycemic index, yet another very beneficial attribute of this tasty dessert.
6. The cocoa and coffee in the cake’s topping add beneficial antioxidants.
7. The instant coffee powder makes Lady M Cake Recipe rich in antioxidants called epicatechins that help to protect the body from damage and aging.
8. Lady M Cake Recipe contains healthy fats that keep your skin supple and smooth, making it a wonderful choice for sensitive skin types as well for all of us!
Is It Good For Pregnant Women?
The instant coffee powder in the cake’s topping makes it a healthy choice for pregnant women. It is also advisable to feed pregnant women more fiber, which this cake provides plenty of.
Is It Good For Heart Patients?
Because of its extremely low cholesterol content, Lady M Cake Recipe is an excellent choice for people with heart diseases.
Is It Good For Diabetics?
It is diabetic-friendly and a healthy dessert for people with diabetes because of its extremely low glycemic index.
This means that after eating the cake, there will be no sudden spike in blood sugar levels, which is very good for diabetics and their bodies.
Is It Good For High Blood Pressure?
Studies have found that a diet rich in foods with a low glycemic index, like this cake, can help to keep blood pressure at an optimal level.
Is It Good For Weight Loss?
Any regular diet high in unsaturated fats and low in saturated fats increases our chances of shedding unwanted weight.
Studies have also found that low glycemic index foods help us maintain our ideal weight because they don’t cause sudden blood sugar spikes.
Can I Freeze It?
Yes, you can, but I recommend only freezing it for up to three months. Freezing it longer can cause the cocoa and coffee in the topping to harden a bit, which may affect the cake’s texture.
Is It Healthy?
Yes, Lady M Cake Recipe is a healthy dessert that everyone can enjoy. It has been carefully designed to strike a great balance of the right amount of nutrients our body needs.
It is rich in dietary fiber and antioxidants, has zero cholesterol and trans fats, is low in saturated fats, and has a very low glycemic index. It contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Conclusion
Lady M Cake Recipe is the perfect no-bake dessert for any occasion, whether for a little after dinner treat or as part of your regular diet. It is also suitable for easily digestible meals in flavors, textures, and nutritional content.
Because Lady M Cake Recipe is so versatile and rich in nutrients, it should be part of your diet as often as possible!
You can also use Lady M Cake Recipe to make mini cakes by using an 8″ round pan instead of the 10″ one used in this recipe.