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A Quick Valentine's Day
Chocolate Cake Recipe
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What is more delightful than to eat a chocolate cake with red icing on Valentine's Day!Further, the cake is easy to make and requires little time. So, this Valentine's Day surprise that special person with a treat that will complement a romantic dinner and evening. Happy Valentine's Day!!
Chocolate Cake
(When possible try to use organic ingredients.)
Ingredients:
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1 box of chocolate organic cake mix
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3 eggs
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⅔ cup of milk
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½ cup of apple sauce
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¾ cup of finely ground organic unsalted almonds
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1 ripe mashed banana
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1 container of vanilla (any white frosting) with 1 oz. of red food coloring (depending upon how red you want your frosting to be) added to the frosting. |
Directions:
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Follow the directions on the box except for the oil.
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Substitute the oil ingredient with an equal amount of apple sauce.
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For example: If the recipe says ... "add 3 beaten eggs, ⅔ cup of milk and ½ cup of oil - substitue the ½ cup of oil with ½ cup of apple sauce.
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Mix the cake mix, eggs, milk, applesauce, ground almonds, and mashed banana together in a large bowl.
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Beat on low speed until moistened, then increase the speed to medium and beat for about 2-3 minutes until well blended and the mixture is somewhat smooth. |
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Insert tooth pick in center of cake, and if it comes out clean the cake is done.
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Allow cake to cool on a rack for approximately 10-15 minutes.
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When cool, cover with vanilla (red) frosting and present a great big slice to your one and only Valentine! |