1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sweetened applesauce
2 c. sugar
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
4 eggs or 8 whites
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. butter flavoring
3/4 c. pecans (opt.)

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Combine applesauce, sugar and cocoa powder. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir until blended. Stir in dry ingredients and pecans if desired. Spread in 13"x9"x2" pan sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool. Makes 18.