Post by JJ Judkins on Jul 4, 2009 15:30:13 GMT -6
* Exported from MasterCook *
Cherry Spice Cake
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Chris's Diabetic Cookbook
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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ingredients
16 ounces water packed cherries sour
1/2 cup sweet milk (recipe below)
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 lowfat soy 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 water packed cherries. 4. After cherries have drained will, measure 1 cu
p 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 sp
ices. Stir well. 9. Gradually mix blended liquid ingredients into dry ingredien
ts 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 cov
ered. < 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!