5cups granulated sugar

4teaspoons cinnamon

zest of 1 orange, bitter white pith removed zest of 1 lemon, bitter white pith removed

1cup applesauce

1cup vegetable oil

8large eggs

3/4 cup orange juice

1tablespoon vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 2 standard size (12 cup) Bundt or tube pans.

Insert the metal blade in the processor. Process to combine and sift the flour, baking powder and salt, 10 seconds; remove and reserve. Insert the 6 mm slicing disc. Arrange the apple wedges in the large feed tube and use medium pressure to slice. Transfer sliced apples to a bowl and toss gently with 1/2 cup of the sugar and the cinnamon; reserve.

Insert the metal blade again. Process the zests with 1 cup of the remaining sugar until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the applesauce and oil; process 1 minute; scrape the work bowl. Add the eggs; process until smooth and pale yellow, about

45 seconds. Scrape the work bowl. Distribute the flour mixture and orange juice over the egg mixture. Pulse to combine, 10-12 times. Scrape the work bowl.

Divide and spread half the batter evenly between the 2 prepared pans (one quarter of the total batter per pan). Distribute half the sliced apples evenly over each cake. Top each cake with other half of the remaining batter. Bake in the preheated oven for

70-80 minutes until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Transfer the cakes to a rack to cool completely. When completely cool, loosen around the edges, and invert onto a plate. This cake is best made a day ahead, or may be made ahead and frozen. Thaw at room temperature before slicing. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar before slicing.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 300 (25% from fat) • carbo. 54g • pro. 4g • fat 8g •

sat. fat 1g • chol. 54mg • sod. 163mg • fiber 1g

CHOCOLATE ZUCCHINI CAKE

Yield: Four 9 inch cakes, 12 servings each

Preparation: 15 minutes; 35-40 minutes to bake

For the topping:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup pecan or walnut halves

1teaspoon cinnamon

1cup chocolate chips

(semi-sweet, milk or white – may be mixed)

For the cake:

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

1teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6ounces zucchini

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/2 cup applesauce

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

2large eggs

1teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup buttermilk

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Spray four 9 inch round or square baking pans (or two 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pans) with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Insert the metal blade. Pulse to combine and chop the sugar, nuts and cinnamon, 5 times. Transfer to a bowl; stir in the choco- late chips; reserve.

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DLC-XP specifications

The Cuisinart DLC-XP is a highly regarded food processor that has made a significant impact in the culinary world. Designed for both home cooks and professional chefs, this appliance stands out due to its exceptional features, advanced technologies, and user-friendly characteristics.

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