Mini Cocoa Cakes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tablespoons safflower oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 egg whites
• pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400°F.  In bowl, combine first 4 ingredients and 3/4 cup brown sugar until blended.
2. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa and baking soda; stir into applesauce mixture.
3. Using electric mixer on high speed, beat egg whites, salt and remaining brown sugar 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form; gently fold into flour mixture.  Divide batter evenly among 8 4 oz. greased ramekins; place on baking sheet.  bake 15 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.  Let cool 1 minute.  Remove cakes from pans.  Drizzle with melted chocolate, and top with fresh fruits, if desired.

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