1 c Golden raisins 1/2 ts Salt
2 c Cake flour 1 c Light-brown sugar, packed
1 ts Baking soda 2 Egg whites
1 ts Ground nutmeg 1 c Low-fat buttermilk
1 ts Ground cinnamon Date Puree
1/2 ts Ground allspice Orange Syrup with orange
1/2 ts Ground cloves Slices
-ORANGE SYRUP-
2 tb Sugar 1/4 ts Orange flower water
1/4 c Water 1 Orange, sliced thinly, (opt)
The flavor of this dark spice and buttermilk cake is so old-fashioned
that it may remind you of your childhood. The orange slices add a
colorful touch to the finished cake. (By Times Food Stylists) Soak
raisins in hot water to cover until plump. Drain. Sift together
flour, soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt into large
bowl. Stir in brown sugar. Beat egg whites lightly in another bowl.
Stir into dry ingredients along with drained raisins just until
blended. Pour into 2-quart fluted tube pan sprayed with non-stick
vegetable spray. Bake at 350 degrees F. 35 to 45 minutes or until
cake tests done in center. Brush cake with Orange Syrup and decorate
with orange slices. Makes 12 servings. Each serving contains: 231
calories; 136 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 0 fat; 56 grams;
carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 0.54 gram fiber. ORANGE SYRUP:
Combine sugar, water and orange flower water in small saucepan. Bring
to boil. Add orange slices and simmer 1 minute. Strain and reserve
orange slices for garnish.
Yields
12 servings