Calorie Control Council | Recipes: Oatmeal Cake

Oatmeal cake

Oatmeal Cake
An all-time favorite -- both delicious and nutritious
as a snack, dessert or breakfast treat.

1 cup boiling water	1 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons margarine	1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 packets Sweet One® granulated sugar substitute	2 tablespoons molasses
1 large egg	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour	2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder	1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt	2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

OATMEAL CAKE TOPPING

2 tablespoons margarine	2 tablespoons evaporated skim milk
1-1/2 teaspoons molasses	2 packets Sweet One®
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped	2 tablespoons coconut (optional)

Makes 12 servings

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 8-inch-square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, combine water, rolled oats and 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine; cool to lukewarm. With electric mixer at medium speed, beat in sugar, 6 packets Sweet One®, 2 tablespoons molasses, egg and vanilla. In small bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into oatmeal mixture until well blended.

In large metal bowl with electric mixer at high speed, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake in center of over 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Prepare topping: Preheat oven to broil. In small saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 tablespoons margarine, milk, 1-1/2 teaspoons molasses and 2 packets Sweet One® 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir in Walnuts and coconut, if desired. Spread on cake. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat source 30 seconds or until nuts begin to brown. Cool on wire rack.

Calories 190 per serving.

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