Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. skim milk
  • 4 tsp. instant coffee powder
  • 2 Tbsp. melted margarine or canola oil
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 7/8 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 3/4 c. boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp. hazelnut or coffee liqueur (optional)

Method

  • Heat 1/4 cup skim milk.
  • Stir in coffee powder to dissolve. Add remaining milk, melted margarine and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Resift cake flour with salt, baking powder, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1/2 cup sugar in mixing bowl.
  • Add milk mixture to dry ingredients, stirring with fork until blended.
  • Mix in oats.
  • Do not overmix.