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Healthy Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

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From Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas by Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D., for About.com

Fat and calories have been trimmed from this healthy Mandarin orange cake.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup unbleached flour
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute (equal to 1 egg)
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 2 Tablespoons oil (canola)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • .
  • Topping:
  • 2 Tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons skim milk

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix sugar, flour, egg substitute, Mandarin oranges, baking soda, salt, oil, and vanilla, mashing the orange, and pour into a 9-inch by 9-inch pan that has been sprayed with non-stick coating. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

Topping:
Combine sugar and milk. In the microwave, heat on high until mixture starts to boil. Drizzle over hot cake.

Yield: 9 servings

Per serving: 140 calories, 27 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, 3 grams fat

Exchanges: 1-3/4 starch

Recipe Source: Quick & Healthy Recipes and Ideas by Brenda J. Ponichtera, R.D. (ScaleDown Publishing)
Reprinted with permission.

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