Ingredients
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 T unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
Set a rack at the middle level of the oven and preheat to 350F.
Coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, sift together cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, beat together butter and sugar. Whisk in egg whites, applesauce and vanilla. Stir flour mixture into applesauce mixture until combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until firm. Cool in pan before cutting into squares.
