RICH CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKE

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You'd never guess this rich-tasting delicious chocolate dessert is much lighter than a traditional cake or brownie. The applesauce adds moisture and helps reduce the fat. -Carolyn Wolbers, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 large eggs plus 2 large egg whites, room temperature
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups frozen vanilla yogurt

Steps:

In a bowl, beat eggs and egg whites. Add the applesauce, oil, chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to egg mixture just until combined. , Pour into a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan; remove sides of pan. Cut into wedges; serve with frozen yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.