Raspberry-Lemonade Shortcakes
Recipe from Diabetic Living

A slimmed-down version of classic hot milk sponge cake makes this raspberry variation of a summertime favorite low in calories and fat, yet oh-so luscious.


Raspberry-Lemonade Shortcakes


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2    eggsOn Sale
  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  sugar or sugar substitute blend* equivalent to 3/4 cup sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  fat-free milkOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  60% to 70% tub-style vegetable oil spreadOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Raspberry-Lemonade SauceOn Sale
  •     Small lemon wedges (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh mint leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Allow eggs to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, grease a 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Line pan with waxed paper. Grease and flour waxed paper; set pan aside. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and lemon peel; set aside.
2.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer on high speed about 4 minutes or until thick. Gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed for 4 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add flour mixture; beat on low to medium speed just until combined.
3.
In a small saucepan, heat and stir milk and vegetable oil spread until spread melts; add to batter, beating until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.
4.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack lined with waxed paper; carefully peel off top waxed paper and cool completely.
5.
Cut cake into 12 pieces. Split each cake piece in half horizontally. Place cake piece bottoms on individual dessert plates. Spoon half of the Raspberry-Lemonade Sauce over cake bottoms. Top with cake piece tops. Spoon remaining sauce onto cakes. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges and mint leaves.

SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
Choose Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar. PER SERVING WITH SUGAR SUBSTITUTE: same as above, except 156 cal., 29 g carb. Exchanges: 1.5 other carb. Carb choices: 2.

Test Kitchen Tip
We do not recommend sugar substitute for the sauce.

Raspberry-Lemonade Sauce
Place 3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries in a medium bowl. (Thaw frozen raspberries in the bowl, if using; do not drain.) Mash berries with a potato masher. In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar,** 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel. Add mashed raspberries. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Cool about 10 minutes. Stir in 4 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) raspberries. Makes about 3-1/2 cups.

Nutrition information
Calories 175, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 49 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fruit .5, Other Carbohydrate 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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