Cholesterol-Free Chocolate Cake

Serves 8

Yogurt, applesauce and frozen juice concentrate are a few of the secret ingredients in this cholesterol-free chocolate cake that ensure this sweet dessert doesn't skimp on flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup all purpose flour
2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup maple syrup

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch baking dish; set aside. Mix flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Mix yogurt, applesauce, egg whites, oil, apple juice concentrate and syrup together in a separate bowl, then add to the flour mixture and beat until well combined. Pour batter into prepared dish and bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake's center comes out clean.

Nutrition

Per serving: 240 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 40g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 19g sugar), 4g protein

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