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The Moderation Diet

Desserts
(Numbers in parentheses indicate calorie value.)

 

Cranberry, Orange & Walnut Cake (150), 219

This is a nice low-calorie coffee cake to serve during the Winter holidays. It is on the tart side and fruity with orange flavor. The walnuts on top add a little texture. Stir in the cranberries quickly to avoid discoloring the batter.

2 tablespoons oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, sliced in half
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Beat together first group of ingredients until blended. Combine the next 2 ingredients and add, all at once, beating until blended. Quickly stir in the cranberries. Pour the batter into a lightly greased 10-inch tube pan and sprinkle top with walnuts.

Bake at 350-degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean and top is golden. Allow to cool in pan. Remove from pan and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sifted powdered sugar. Serves 12.
(About 150 calories per serving)

To make into an Apple Cake:
Substitute 1 large apple, peeled, cored and grated for the cranberries.

To make into a Carrot Cake:
Substitute 1 cup grated carrots for the cranberries.

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