MAKEOVER SPICE CRUMB CAKE

Makeover Spice Crumb Cake image

Replacing the shortening with a small amount of oil and some applesauce, and substituted two egg whites for one of the eggs. Even though butter is used instead of shortening ind the topping to retain the from-scratch flavor, this cake still has less fat calories and cholesterol than the original version.-Carolyn Nicholas, Winter Springs, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 egg
2 egg whites
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1-3/4 teaspoons each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the egg, egg whites, buttermilk, oil, applesauce and molasses. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, spices, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., For topping, combine the brown sugar, flour and spices in a bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.