Recipe #18 May 11, 2013

Chunky Monkey Cupcakes (or Bundt cake)

Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 medium bananas, mashed
• 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, (toasted  - optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. 
    Beat on medium for 2 minutes. 

2. Stir in the bananas, chips and walnuts.

3. For cupcakes - scoop 1/4 c batter into muffin cups. Bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes
                             or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

   For bundt cake - transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at  for 40-50 

                               minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.