Makeover Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Name: Makeover Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 24 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1 egg; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; TOPPING:; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling

Makes

24 servings

My dad made sure this dessert was on the menu for Father's Day—or else! This makeover version is great. I can't believe so much fat was cut and it still tastes like the original. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1 egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, egg, oil and applesauce on low speed until combined. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
In a another large bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Add the butter, eggs, egg whites and vanilla; beat on low until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar; mix well. Pour over crust.
Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 228 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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