Want S’More?

Remember s’mores? I ate them in Girl Scouts, melting marshmallows over the campfire and sandwiching them between graham crackers. This S’mores Cake is perfect for Halloween.

Watch out, kids, grown-ups will gobble them up too--especially after they learn each serving contains only 2 grams of fat.

Applesauce replaces the fat in this cake. We used lots of marshmallows since they are fat-free. The chocolate chips may be cut down if you wish to reduce the fat even further.

S’MORES CAKE

2/3 cup cake flour

2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 cup nonfat milk

1/2 cup applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/2 cup sugar

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Lightly butter 2 (8-inch) round springform cake pans or spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Stir together cake flour, graham cracker crumbs and baking powder in medium bowl. In another bowl, combine nonfat milk, applesauce and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until blended.

Beat egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating until thick and foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until soft, smooth peaks form. Fold half into batter until blended. Fold in remaining whites until just blended. Divide batter into prepared pans, spreading evenly. Bake at 350 degrees 15 to 20 minutes or until wood pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Sprinkle marshmallows and chocolate chips over tops of cakes. Place under broiler to brown slightly. Let cool to warm and serve. Makes 2 cakes, 16 servings.

Each serving contains about: 136 calories; 169 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 2 grams fat; 28 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 0.20 gram fiber.