Lemony Poppy Seed Cake

Makes 9 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup poppy seeds
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 2 large egg whites, or 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup fat-free milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar


Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°;
  • Prepare a 9-inch-square baking pan with nonstick pan spray;
  • Combine the flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl;
  • Add the margarine, egg whites, milk, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla;
  • Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened;
  • Pour into the prepared pan;
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when the center is lightly pressed;
  • Cool on a wire rack;
  • Sift powdered sugar over the cake;
  • Cut into 3-inch squares to serve.


Calories: 183
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate: 1-1/2, Fat: 1-1/2

© Michelle Anderson 2005 - 2015