Apple Cloud Cake

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Apple Cloud Cake

Recipe By : Mollie Katzen
Serving Size : 9 Preparation Time :0:50
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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oil & flour -- for the pan
8 egg whites
3 c grated peeled apple -- about 2 large apples
2 tbsps lemon juice
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c finely chopped nuts -- optional
1 c minced cranberries -- optional
powdered sugar -- for topping



1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously oil a 9-inch square pan &
dust with flour.

2) Place the egg whites in a large bowl, and beat with an electric mixer
at high speed until they form sturdy peaks.

3) In another large bowl, combine apples with all remaining ingredients
(including optional nuts & cranberries) & mix well.

4) Use a rubber spatula to fold the beaten egg white into the apple
mixture until fairly well combined. Transfer to the prepared pan, and
bake about 30 minutes - until a probe comes out clean. Cool before
slicing. Serve plain or dusted with powdered sugar.

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Per serving: 60 Calories; 0g Fat (0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 12g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 167mg Sodium

NOTES : As its name suggests, this cake is very light & fluffy, thanks
to the presence of 8 beaten egg whites (& the absence of egg yolks,
butter, oil or dairy products). A few tips:
-Separate the eggs when cold, then let the whites come to room
temperature before beating them.
-You can grate the apples in a food processor with the grating
attachment.
-Be generous when you oil & flour the pan. This cake has a tendency to
stick.
-If you can't bring yourself to throw out the egg yolks, save them to
brush over bread (I buy the litre containers of egg whites at the
supermarket, so there's no waste. -- stimps).