Basic No-Fat Chocolate Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Prepare pan(s) as directed in recipes. Heat evaporated milk in a medium size saucepan until barely simmering.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and whisk in cocoa until thickened and almost smooth (some tiny lumps will remain).
4. 4
   Let stand 2 to 3 minutes to cool slightly.
5. 5
   Whisk in applesauce and vanilla extract. Mix flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, the baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites in medium size bowl with electric mixer on high until thick and foamy.
7. 7
   Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted.
8. 8
   Pour cocoa mixture over flour.
9. 9
   Stir just until blended. With a rubber spatula gently stir about 1/4 egg whites into flour mixture.
10. 10
    Fold in remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain.
11. 11
    Pour into prepared pans.
12. 12
    Bake until pick inserted near center comes out clean.
13. 13
    Cool on rack 10 minutes.