From: KatieB331 (Original Message) | Sent: 11/8/2004 6:36 PM |
Cherry Spice Cake Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Diabetic Cakes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Ingredients 16 Ounces (1)can waterpacked cherries -- sour 1/2 Cup Sweet milk 1/2 Cup Packed dates 1/4 Cup Light oil 2 Large Eggs -- separated 3/4 Cup Unsweetened applesauce 1 3/4 Cups Whole wheat flour 2 Tablespoons White Flour 2 Tablespoons Nonfat dry milk powder 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon Baking powder 1 Teaspoon Baking soda 1/2 Teaspoon Cloves 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1. Prepare an 8 inch square cake pan. Oil & flour. 2. Preheat oven to 350 F. 3. Drain waterpacked cherries. 4. After cherries have drained well, measure 1 cup of them and set aside. 5. In blender, puree together 1/2 cup sweet milk with 1/2 cup packed dates. 6. Blend oil, egg yolks and applesauce. Set aside next to cherries. 7. In a small bowl beat 2 egg whites until stiff and set aside. 8. In a large bowl combine flours, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir well. 9. Gradually mix blended liquid ingredients into dry ingredients until well moistened. 10. Gently stir in cherries. 11. Then fold in the egg whites just until combined. 12 Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake at 350 F for 50 minutes. 13. Cool cake to room temperature. 14. Refrigerate covered. < could be used served as cupcakes> Yield Variation: Substitute 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries for cherries. Per serving: 160 calories, 1 bread, 1 fruit, and 1 fat exchange. Shared by Dick Miale and son! |