Fudgy Orange Cake

Fudgy Orange Cake
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 189.2
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 53.4 mg
  • Sodium: 27.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g

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Introduction

A healthier version of chocolate cake with a hint of orange. A healthier version of chocolate cake with a hint of orange.
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    3 Eggs
    1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
    1/3 Cup Olive Oil
    1/2 Cup Applesauce
    1/2 Cup Almond Meal
    1/2 Cup Cocoa
    1/3 Cup Buttermilk
    1 Cup Flour
    1 TBSP Orange Zest
    1 TBSP Orange Juice (I use fresh squeezed)

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9-inch cake pan (you can use cooking spray).
2) In a bowl, combine eggs & sugar and beat until thick and custard-like.
3) Add in oil & continue beating, then add in the applesauce & orange zest as well.
4) In another bowl, sift flour, almond meal and cocoa & add to the batter slowly.
5) Fold in the buttermilk and mix well.
6) Pour into greased pan & bake for 35-40 minutes.

Enjoy!

Makes about 12 servings.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user XSUNSHINEEE.