Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups
flour
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1 1/4 cups
sugar
( can use half white sugar and Splenda if desired)
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2/3 cup
unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted
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1 1/2 teaspoons
baking soda
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 cup
applesauce
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1 1/2 cups
skim milk yogurt
( or use low-fat or fat-free sour cream)
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1 tablespoon
vanilla
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4
egg whites
( or use 2 whole eggs)
Directions
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl sift the flour with cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl beat the sugar with egg whites and vanilla until well combined.
- Mix in the yogurt and applesauce until thoroughly combined.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just combined.
- Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until cake tests done (watch closely, do not over bake!).