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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- scant 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 half-pint jar strawberry jam (about 1 cup)
- 3/4 cup skim milk
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