Makeover White Layer Cake |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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Compared to the original recipe it is modified from, this pared-down dessert has nearly 60% less fat, just half the cholesterol and about a quarter less calories and sodium. Ingredients:
1/4 cup shortening |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
4 egg whites |
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
2-1/4 cups cake flour, sifted |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup buttermilk |
frosting: |
3 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1 tablespoon light corn syrup |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2 to 3 tablespoons 1% milk |
Directions:
1. Coat two 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar for about 2 minutes or until crumbly. Gradually add egg whites, beating well. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to batter alternately with buttermilk until combined.
2. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For frosting, in a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt. Beat in enough milk until frosting achieves spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Yield: 14 servings.
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