This Mocha Torte is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Stir together 1 1/4 cups water and 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules until completely dissolved.
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Prepare cake mix according to package directions, substituting coffee mixture for water.
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Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 8-inch cakepans.
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Bake at 350 ° for 18 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
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Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended.
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Add remaining 2 tablespoons coffee granules, cocoa, and cream, beating until blended.
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Brush cake layers evenly with coffee liqueur, if desired.
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Spread cocoa mixture between cake layers. Spread Mocha Frosting on top and sides of cake. Garnish, if desired.
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Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pillsbury Moist Supreme Devil's Food Cake Mix and Kahlúa for coffee liqueur.
Why this Mocha Torte works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Mocha Torte that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Mocha Torte recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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