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Volume 4, Number 4 - June 21, 2002
Lemony Poppy Seed Cake

 

 
Ingredients:
Vegetable oil spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (about 6 ounces)
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
2 1/2 tablespoons acceptable
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon extract
Whites of 4 eggs*

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350° F. 

Lightly spray a 9-inch round cake pan with vegetable oil spray. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 

In another medium bowl, combine applesauce, lemon peel, lemon juice, vegetable oil, corn syrup, and lemon extract. Pour the applesauce mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric hand or stand mixer until they form stiff peaks. 

Using a rubber scraper, fold the flour/applesauce mixture into the beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into the prepared cake pan and smooth top with a spatula. 

Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, loosen sides of cake with a thin metal spatula, and invert cake onto a cooling rack. Cake can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

*Even a single drop of egg yolk will prevent egg whites from rising, so separate eggs very carefully.

Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per  Serving: Calories 207
Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 0 mg,
Sodium 217 mg, 

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