Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

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My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow and orange toppings make it the perfect dessert for a Halloween party.

Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Reese's Pieces
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 13x9-in. pan with cooking spray.
  • 2. Whisk together first 6 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together water, oil, applesauce, vinegar and vanilla. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until blended. Transfer to prepared pan. Sprinkle with Reese's Pieces and peanuts.
  • 3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 240 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

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