MAKEOVER SPICED COCOA-APPLE CAKE

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"This recipe was given to me years ago," writes Wendy Keys from Reno, Nevada. "I love it and used to make it often, but haven't done so in a while because of its high fat and calorie count. Can you help?" Our Test Kitchen lightened up her original recipe for this healthier version that tastes even more delicious than the original. How sweet is that?

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups grated peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, then egg whites, beating well after each addition. Beat in the buttermilk, applesauce and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled)., Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and allspice; stir into butter mixture just until blended. Stir in the apples, walnuts and chips., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.