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Nutritional information per serving (1 cheesecake): 337 calories, 41 percent fat (15 grams), 41 percent carbohydrate, 18 percent protein, .5 gram fiber, 1 milligram iron, 96 milligrams calcium, 26 micrograms folate.

Chocolate-Orange Brownies
Serves 9
    1/2      cup all-purpose flour
    2         tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
    1/4      teaspoon baking soda
    1/4      teaspoon salt
    4         ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
    2         tablespoons unsalted butter
    1/2      cup granulated sugar
    1/4      cup light brown sugar
    1/2      teaspoon orange extract
    2         eggs
               Nonstick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler, stirring constantly. When mixture is just melted, remove top pan. Using a wooden spoon, stir in sugar, brown sugar and orange extract. Add eggs; mix until sugar is dissolved and mixture is very smooth. Combine chocolate and flour mixture; mix until smooth.
Lightly spray the sides and bottom of a nonstick 8-by-8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in the batter, spreading evenly. Cook for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean. Let cool completely in the pan and cut into 9 squares.

Nutritional information per serving (1 brownie): 186 calories, 35 percent fat (7 grams), 59 percent carbohydrate, 6 percent protein, 1 gram fiber, 1 milligram iron, 16 milligrams calcium, 8 micrograms folate.