CARROT PUDDING CAKE WITH LEMON
SAUCE
 
1/4 c. liquid vegetable oil butter
1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 c. Quaker Oat Bran hot cereal, uncooked
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. finely shredded carrots (about 4 or 5 med.)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. hot water
1 tbsp. liquid vegetable oil butter
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 drop yellow food coloring (optional)

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly spray 1 1/2 or 2-quart casserole with vegetable oil cooking spray of oil lightly. Combine 1/4 cup butter and brown sugar. Add apple juice concentrate and egg whites, mixing well. Stir in carrots; pour into prepared dish. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is firm. Cool on wire rack about 1 hour.

Combine granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water, mixing until sugar dissolves. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring constantly or until thickened and clear. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring; cool slightly. Spoon 2 tablespoons lemon sauce over each serving. Makes 8 servings.

MICROWAVE LEMON SAUCE DIRECTIONS: In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, combine granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually add water, mixing until sugar dissolves. Microwave at high 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is clear and thickened, stirring after every minute. Add butter, lemon juice, lemon peel and food coloring, mixing well. Cool slightly.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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