Chocolate-Cherry Dr. Pepper Cake

Prep: 10 min Preheat: 350F Bake: 35-40 min Serves: 15 Cost: under $7.00
Calories: 219 Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 20mg

Ingredients:

1. 2c all purpose wheat flour
2. 1 3/4c sugar
3. 1/2c unsweetened cocoa powder
4. 1 Tbs sodium free baking soda
5. 2/3c natural/unsweetened applesauce
6. 1/2 c fat-free or low-fat buttermilk
   
7. 2 Tbs olive or vegetable oil
8. 3/4 c Dr. Pepper soda pop
   
9. 1, 20 oz, can lite cherry pie filling

Directions:

1. Spray a 9x13" pan with nonstick cooking spray, dust w/flour & shake out excess.
2. In a lg bowl mix dry ingredients.
3. Stir applesauce, buttermilk & oil into dry ingredients.
4. In a small saucepan heat soda pop until carbonation is gone.
5. Stir Dr. Pepper into the batter to form a thin mixture.
6. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Top with pie filling & slice into 15 squares.
8. Serve warm with a cold glass of milk.