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Cherry-Almond Snack Cake

Name: Cherry-Almond Snack Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15 servings.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup reduced-fat stick margarine, softened; Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup honey; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup fat-free milk; 2/3 cup ground almonds; 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Makes

15 servings

Dried cherries and almond flavoring give this tender golden cake from our Test Kitchen a sweet-tart flavor, and crushed almonds lend a nice crunch to each tasty square. It's great for snacking or afternoon tea.

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Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-fat stick margarine, softened
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free milk
2/3 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar substitute and honey. Beat in the egg and almond extract (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in almonds and cherries.
Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Parkay Light stick margarine and Splenda No Calorie Sweetener.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 169 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 248mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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