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Applesauce Cake

By: Tina Dierking

"Cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg lend an appetizing aroma to this yummy cake made with fat-free yogurt. 'It's great for brunch, dessert or snacking,' notes Tina Dierking of Skowhegan, Maine. 'In fact, it's great anytime!'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 servings

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 egg whites, beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup raisins
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the applesauce, water, yogurt, egg whites and almond extract. stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins.
Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For drizzle, in a bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Footnotes

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 piece) equals 167 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 101 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 starch.