Chocolate-Glazed Raspberry Torte

Name: Chocolate-Glazed Raspberry Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 20 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package white cake mix (regular size); 1 cup water; 4 large egg whites; 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; 1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries, divided; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Folks just won’t believe a dessert so decadent and delicious could be so low-fat. Our Test Kitchen can take a bow for this mouthwatering recipe with its fresh-fruit flavor, cake-mix convenience and impressive presentation!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
4 large egg whites
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
1-1/2 cups fresh raspberries, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup fat-free milk
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Directions

Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray. Line with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, egg whites and applesauce. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the whipped topping and 1-1/4 cups raspberries. Cut cake into three 10x5-in. rectangles. Place one layer on a serving plate; top with half of the berry mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake.
For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in chocolate until melted; cool slightly. Pour over cake. Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with remaining raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 196 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Chocolate-Glazed Layered Torte in Light & Tasty June/July 2006