Applesauce is used to moisten this cake and cut the fat content.
Vegetable cooking spray
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 egg whites
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 tablespoon milk
Preheat oven at 350°F Grease 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Sift together flour, unsweetened baking cocoa, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Mix in sugar; set aside.
Combine egg whites with evaporated milk in a large bowl. Mix in applesauce, corn syrup and two thirds of the vanilla. Add flour mixture; blend well.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven. Cool completely on rack before frosting.
Frosting: Sift together powdered sugar and unsweetened baking cocoa. Mix in remaining third vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth, cautiously adding water if needed.
Makes 9 bars.