LIGHT BLACK FOREST DESSERT

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Applesauce is used to keep this light version of Black Forest Cake healthy. Now, even people who are on a diet can enjoy a slice of rich chocolate cake! -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups cherry juice blend
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling
1-1/2 cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the cherry juice, sugar, applesauce, oil, eggs, vinegar and vanilla until well blended. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into cherry juice mixture until blended., Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Frost top of cake with pudding. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Top with pie filling. Chill until serving. Serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.