Directions:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
- Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For caramel topping, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot topping into egg yolk; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Gently stir in butter. Cool to room temperature without stirring. Spread over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.
- For frosting, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, egg whites and cream of tartar over low heat. With a hand mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating on low over low heat until frosting reaches 160°, about 8-10 minutes. Pour into a large bowl; add vanilla. Beat on high until frosting forms stiff peaks, about 7 minutes. Spread over cake.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosting. Chill until serving. Yield: 20 servings.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 271.46 Kcal (1137 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 64.86 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.21g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 34.87mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 202.9mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 119.62mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 46.98g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 26.13g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.11g | 8% | |
| Protein | 5.12g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 49.3mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 260.85 Kcal (1092 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 62.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.93g | 11% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 33.51mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 194.97mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 114.95mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 45.14g | 16% | |
| Sugars | 25.11g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.03g | 8% | |
| Protein | 4.92g | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 47.4mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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