TROPICAL SUNCAKES

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"My daughter-in-law, who is a great cook, shared the recipe for these tender, citrusy pancakes. She first tried them on a trip to Disney World and found the recipe in a cookbook there." -Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 16 suncakes (1-1/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
1-1/3 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
STRAWBERRY ORANGE SAUCE:
2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg yolks, cheese, milk and orange zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. , Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until second side is golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until syrupy. Serve with suncakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges