Almond Fudge Cake
"People are amazed that this luscious, moist and tender cake is a light dessert," confirms Mike Pickerel of Columbia, Missouri. "I love the rich chocolate flavor and fruity sauce."
SERVINGS
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12
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CATEGORY
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Low Fat
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
20 min. |
COOK
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55 min.
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TOTAL
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75 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- RASPBERRY SAUCE:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3/4 cup reduced-fat Cool Whip® whipped topping
- 12 fresh raspberries
DIRECTIONS
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites, milk, water, applesauce and extract until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg white mixture until blended (batter will be thin).
Pour into a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with chips. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake at 325° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Cool completely.
For sauce, puree the raspberries in a food processor or blender; strain to remove seeds. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Spoon sauce onto dessert plates; top with cake wedges. Garnish each with 1 tablespoon whipped topping and a raspberry. Yield: 12 servings.