CHOCOLATE APPLE-PIE CAKE

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I got this recipe from a "Prevention" low fat recipe booklet. It sounds easy enough and makes one 8 X 8 cake, just enough to go around one time :)

Provided by gaynel mohler

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE
1 c flour
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 c walnuts
1/3 c skim milk
1 Tbsp white vinegar
2/3 c unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c honey
3 egg whites
3 Tbsp + 1 teaspoon cooking oil
1 tsp vanilla
APPLE TOPPING
2 c peeled, diced apples
1/2 c orange juice
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3 large graham crackers, crushed
1 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. FOR CAKE:
  • 2. In a small bowl mix dry ingredients
  • 3. In a cup, combine milk and vinegar
  • 4. In a large bowl beat together applesauce, honey, egg whites ,oil, vanilla and milk mixture with electric mixer on low.
  • 5. stir in flour mixture and mix well
  • 6. coat an 8X8 baking pan with cooking spray, add the batter and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes
  • 7. Let cool 5 minutes before adding the topping
  • 8. TOPPING: while the cake is baking, combine the apples and orange juice in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • 9. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until apples are tender
  • 10. in a cup mix the water and cornstarch. pour into the hot apple mixture and cook about 1 minute, until thickened. set aside and cool until needed
  • 11. when cake is ready, spread the topping over it. sprinkle with the crumbs and cinnamon
  • 12. Broil about 2" from the heat for about 1 to 2 minutes. watch carefully so topping doesn't burn.
  • 13. Calories : 162 4.5 grms fat no cholesterol 131 mg sodium

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