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

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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.

Dalal dusky
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Overall, this was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Olakunle Busayo
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I loved the combination of apples and spices. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Arya Reigns
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Sehabul ahmed Sagor
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The cake was delicious! The apples and spices gave it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The frosting was also very good.


Berry Bts
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This cake was a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more apples next time.


Enitan Aladac
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I'm not a huge fan of apples in cakes, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the apples added a nice tartness. The frosting was also delicious.


Kelvin mwanangombe Mwanangombe
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! I loved the combination of apples and spices. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Rovea Veaolivares
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Chase Bentley
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The cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was just the right amount of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Rahat Tech Tube
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This cake was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of apples, spices, and cocoa. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again!