Sunsweet'S Fudgy Chocolate Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) bag pitted prunes, chopped
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Smart Balance light butter spread, softened
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 egg whites
1 cup flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
raspberry jam, melted (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
Bring prunes and water to a boil in a small saucepan; heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick and liquid has been absorbed; let cool.
Spray a 9 inch springform pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray then coat with 2 tablespoons sugar, shaking out excess.
Beat together remaining sugar, butter spread, milk, extract, egg whites and prunes in a medium bowl for 3 minutes on high speed with an electric mixter.
Beat in dry ingredients on low speed, then beat for a few minutes on high to make a light batter.
Spread in prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
To serve, drizzle slices with melted raspberry jam.