Desserts

Vanilla Cake

(Makes 12 servings)

1/2 cup reduced-calorie stick margarine
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 packets Sweet'N Low or 2 tsp. bulk Sweet'N Low
1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 cup skim milk
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat first four ingredients until smooth. Into small bowl, sift together next three ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

In large metal bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff; fold into batter. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake 18-20 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on racks.

Per serving

: 150 calories, 4 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat, <1mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium Percentage of calories from fat: 24%

Diabetic exchanges

: 1 1/2 starch/bread exchanges, 1 fat exchange