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A LIGHTER CHOCOLATE E
A LIGHTER CHOCOLAT

POUND CAKE E
POUND CAK

hen it’s summertime and
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the living isn’t easy in the
the Cake Mix Doctor says
sweltering heat, I still
have cake on the brain. And this is
The lower baking temperature keeps
the one that often comes to mind. It the edges from getting too dark and
crusty. If you want to enrich it, go
has all the richness of the best pound
ahead and add a cup of semisweet
cakes, but it is lighter on the palate. chocolate chips. Or if you want to add
an exotic touch, use almond extract
The secret is the vanilla yogurt,
instead of vanilla and scatter sliced
which adds body and depth but less toasted almonds on top of the cake
and over the frozen yogurt
fat than if you prepared the cake with
you serve alongside.Yum.
sour cream. Serve it with vanilla

frozen yogurt and sliced fresh
Vegetable oil spray for misting the pan
peaches and you’ll have a Flour for dusting the pan

refreshing, comforting 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain devil’s food
cake mix
dessert that all
1 package (3.9 ounces) chocolate instant
ages will enjoy.
pudding mix
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 ⁄2 cup water
SERVES: 16
1 ⁄2 cup vegetable oil
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
4 large eggs
BAKING TIME: 48 TO 52 MINUTES
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract