Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 c. margarine or butter
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 c. cold water
  • 1/4 c. seedless red raspberry preserves
  • sifted powdered sugar

Method

  • Lightly grease and flour two 8 x 1 1/2-inch or 9 x 1 1/2-inch round baking pans.
  • Stir together flour, cocoa powder and baking soda.
  • In large mixer bowl beat margarine or butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; beat until well combined.
  • Add egg and egg white, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each.
  • Stir in yogurt.
  • Add dry ingredients and cold water alternately to beaten mixture, beating on low speed after each addition just until combined.
  • Pour batter into baking pans.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 25 to 30 minutes for 9-inch layers or 30 to 35 minutes for 8-inch layers or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes on wire racks, then remove from pans.
  • Cool.