2 c. flour 1/3 c. sugar 3/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 2/3 c. plain lowfat yogurt 1/2 c. mashed ripe banana 1/4 c. cooking oil 1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel 1 tsp. vanilla In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together yogurt, banana, oil, lemon peel, and vanilla; set aside. 3 egg whites 3/4 c. sugar In a small mixer bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir yogurt-banana mixture into flour mixture until moistened. Fold in about a fourth of the egg-white mixture to soften; then fold in remaining egg whites. Pour into 9 x 9 x 2 inch greased and floured pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake for 10 minutes in pan. This cake slices better when held overnight. ICING: 2 tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tbsp. water 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa Stir together corn syrup and water; add cocoa, stirring until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over cake in a lacy design. Serve with raspberries. |