Yogurt Applesauce Cake

Name: Yogurt Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
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 large egg whites, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup raisins; DRIZZLE:; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon water

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!"

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 large 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° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 167 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fruit, 1 starch.

Originally published as Applesauce Cake in Taste of Home February/March 2004