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1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup unsweetened "natural" cocoa powder
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1/3 cup whole flaxseeds, ground (see Ingredient notes)
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup rice bran oil or canola oil (see Ingredient notes)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup prune puree (see Tip), prune pie filling or Sunsweet Lighter Bake
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1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate or chocolate chips
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Confectioners' sugar for dusting
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Ingredient Note:
Flaxseeds are one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids. They provide both soluble fiber, linked to reduced risk of heart disease, and insoluble fiber, which provides valuable roughage. Flaxseeds are perishable, so purchase whole seeds (instead of ground flaxmeal), store in the refrigerator and grind in a clean coffee grinder or dry blender just before using.
Rice bran oil is made from the nutritious bran and germ layers of rice. It has a high smoke point, 490 degrees F, making it an excellent choice for frying, and a delicate flavor, so it is ideal for baking. Look for it in natural-foods stores.
Tip: To make prune puree: Combine 6 ounces (1 cup) pitted prunes with 6 tablespoons hot water in a food processor; process until smooth. Makes 1 cup.
Equipment: 12-cup bundt pan
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