We're headed off to the cabins this weekend with family (as always) a week later than normal due to extenuating circumstances.  I always mark the cabins with the start of the fall since we go apple picking!  Because of the tough spring and summer, we're all unsure if we'll actually bring home any apples, but we will spend a good portion of Saturday trying to find some.

Is it sad I have already picked some apple recipes?  Ah, the joy of being a food blogger and food lover!  I am lucky John shares that love with me.  Anyway, fall means baking to me; and this, is the best way to combine your late summer with crisp fall. It was raining today (as I write this) and it made me yearn for the warm summer but at the same time, I readied myself to the autumn.  At the very least, we can look on the bright side and more baking delights to come!

Plus, we always eat better when I have football as an excuse to stay in all day Sunday tending to the kitchen and cheering on my favorite teams!  Speaking of eating better, when I saw this recipe, I immediately pulled it out because of Sister M.  She loves all mango-flavored things, but not mango itself.  We cut the mango very small so we really only just got the flavor, and she loved them!  I couldn't think of a better adaptation than making them hand-held in doughnut form for just a few people (instead of a large cake).

• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition Facts per Serving, based on 6 Servings, from MyFitnessPal.com:
Calories:  67
Fat:  3g
Carbohydrates:  9g
Sodium:  178mg
Protein:  2g
Sugar:  1g

Until the next time my oven is on...