Almost Fat Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup applesauce, cinnamon flavored
• 1 egg beaters 99% egg substitute (equiv. to 1 egg)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 2/3 cups skim milk
• confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.

3. 3

   Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, soda and salt.

4. 4

   Beat the next six ingredients until combined, about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in flour mixture alternately with milk until just combined.

6. 6

   Pour batter into muffin cups.

7. 7

   Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

8. 8

   Remove cupcakes from pan; cool on wire rack 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.