Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. cake flour, sifted
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 6 Tbsp. applesauce
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with vegetable cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa and salt.
  • Mix well. In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, egg, sugar, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until just blended.
  • Pour batter into pan and sprinkle with walnuts.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes and let cool for 15 minutes. Cut into squares.