FIGS: LOWFAT CHOCOLATE FIG CAKE
Makes 12 servings
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 1 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup oil
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup eggs (2 eggs)
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 1/4 cups + 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
1. Grease and flour an 8"x12" pan. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place figs in a bowl; pour boiling water over the top and sprinkle with baking soda. Mix and allow to stand until cool.
3. Combine oil and sugar. Blend in eggs, applesauce, vanilla, salt, and cocoa.
4. Add flour alternately with cooled fig mixture.
5. Spread batter in pan.
6. Bake for 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cut 3 x 4 squares.
Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories 203
Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat 5.6 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Cholesterol 35 mg
Sodium 120 mg
Total Carbohydrate 35 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugar 23 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin A 20 RE
Vitamin C 0 mg
Calcium 35 mg
Iron 1.1 mg
USDA, Food & Nutrition Service
Recipe provided by "Food Management" magazine
|
