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.

Bg Shivam
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I'm not usually a fan of apple cake, but this recipe changed my mind. This cake is moist and flavorful.


Caro Alme
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This cake is so delicious! I love the combination of apples and spices.


Lucreasia visser
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Queen Chic Maprinco
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Shafqat Rehman
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I made this cake for my friends and they loved it! They said it was the best apple cake they've ever had.


Khadija Batool
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This cake is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Daniel Odunle
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was moist and fluffy with a delicious flavor.


Yaqob Khan
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This is the best apple cake I've ever had! The spices and apples are the perfect combination.


Arbie Akter
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I made this cake for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about it.


Tomas Voth
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This cake is perfect for fall! The flavors are warm and comforting.


umerahmed709
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


Rajput Puju
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This cake is delicious! The spices and apples pair perfectly together.


Juan Eduardo
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Fainal S:k
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! The instructions were clear and concise. I'll definitely be making this again.


BabyFace Finster
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I'm not usually a fan of apple cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of cocoa and spices gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


clement azunu
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This spiced cocoa apple cake was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.