Meals Matter

Strawberry Applesauce Cake

Contributed By: cassandraecurran@hotmail.com
Prevention Magazine

Ingredients

Cake

1 package White cake mix-18.25oz

1 package Frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed

1/2 cup Sweetened applesauce

2 Large eggs

Glaze

3 t Whole milk

1/2 cup Confectioners sugar

1 Drop red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 350. Lightly coat a 12 cup Bundt pan with cooking spray, then dust with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set aside.

2. To make the cake: Place the cake mix, strawberries, applesauce, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute. Stop, and scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium, and beat for 2 minutes longer, scraping the side down if needed. The batter should look well combined and thinkened. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing it with a spatula.

3. Bake the cake until it's light brown and springs back when lightly pressed, 45-50 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, and place it on a rack to cool for 20 minutes. Run a long, sharp knife around the edge of the cake, and invert it onto a serving platter to cool completely.

4. To make the glaze: Mix the milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved to form a smooth glaze. Add the food coloring, if using.

5. Drizzle the glaze over the top and sides of the cooled cake in a decorative pattern. Slice and serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Holiday: Christmas
Meal Type: Snack
Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 180
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 230mg
Fiber: 1g