MAZURKA

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Raisins, walnuts and dried plums fill this fruitcake-like dessert shared by Kera Bredin from Vancouver, British Columbia. "When I have leftover egg whites, I like to make this old Russian family recipe," Kera says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
1 cup chopped walnuts
4 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in raisins, plums and walnuts; toss to coat evenly. In a bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir about a third of the egg whites and vanilla into flour mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray., Bake at 300° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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