CHERRY-ALMOND SNACK CAKE

Cherry-Almond Snack Cake image

Dried cherries and almond flavoring give this tender golden cake from our Test Kitchen a sweet-tart flavor, and crushed almonds lend a nice crunch to each tasty square. It's great for snacking or afternoon tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2/3 cup reduced-fat stick margarine, softened
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fat-free milk
2/3 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar substitute and honey. Beat in the egg and almond extract (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in almonds and cherries., Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.