LEMON DELIGHT CAKE

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When I needed to bring a treat to work, I combined four different recipes into this moist cake. A boxed mix makes it easy, but the creamy filling and buttery topping make it memorable. -Lydia Mason of Brainerd, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3/4 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) lemon pie filling
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Coat a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; spread half of the batter into pan. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Stir in pie filling. Drop by teaspoonfuls and gently spread over batter. Top with remaining batter. , Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 288mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.