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Apple Snack Cake

  

This moist cake is flavorful and has a lot less fat than most holiday treats. It's also nice with a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar or a dollop of fat-free whipped topping.

APPLE SNACK CAKE
Makes 8 servings
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon each baking powder and baking soda
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup molasses
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup low-fat buttermilk
½ cup frozen, thawed egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup raisins
orange rind

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8" square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

In a small bowl stir together the flour, ginger, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together the margarine and sugar until blended. Add the molasses, applesauce, buttermilk, egg substitute and vanilla; beat on low speed until just blended. Stir in the flour mixture, by hand, until thoroughly combined. Fold in the raisins and orange rind. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of the cake comes out dry. Transfer the pan to wire rack to cool.

Nutrient Information Per Serving:

Calories	250	Carbohydrate	44g	Protein	5g
Fat	6g	Fiber	2g	Cholesterol	0.5mg

Recipe developed by Pat Baird for the National Heartburn Alliance.