Fudgy Chocolate Torte

1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 package Betty Crocker� SuperMoist� chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans

1. Preheat oven to 350�F. Grease 9- or 10-inch springform pan; lightly flour.

2. Microwave milk and chocolate chips in small microwavable bowl uncovered on Medium (50%) about 1 minute or until chocolate is melted; set aside.

3. Beat dry cake mix and oil in large bowl on low speed 30 seconds (mixture will be crumbly); reserve 1 cup. Beat applesauce and eggs into remaining cake mixture on low speed 30 seconds (batter will be thick and grainy); beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.

4. Drop chocolate mixture by teaspoonfuls over batter, dropping more around edge than in center. Stir pecans into reserved cake mixture; sprinkle over batter. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until center is set; cool 10 minutes. Remove side of pan; cool torte completely, about 2 hours. Store covered.

Makes 16 servings

AUTHOR: Charlotte