Apple Cheese Squares Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings2
Ingredients
| All purpose flour | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Whole wheat flour | 3/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Packed brown sugar | 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Baking soda | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cardamom | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Unsweetened applesauce | 1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 5 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, cut-up | ||
| Egg | 1 | |
| 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate | ||
| 2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese | ||
| Unsweetened applesauce | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) (Topping:) | |
| 2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate | ||
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine unbleached flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg.
Mix well.
Add applesauce, margarine, egg and orange juice concentrate.
Beat at low speed of electric mixer until blended, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
Spread batter into 9-inch square baking dish.
Shield corners of dish with triangles of foil.
Place dish on saucer in oven.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 6 minutes, rotating dish after half the time.
Remove foil.
Increase power to High.
Microwave for 4 1/2 to 6 minutes longer, or until center springs back when touched lightly and no uncooked batter remains on the bottom.
Let stand on counter for 10 minutes.
Cool completely.
In small mixing bowl, blend all topping ingredients until smooth.
Spread evenly over cooled cake.
Cut into squares.
Mix well.
Add applesauce, margarine, egg and orange juice concentrate.
Beat at low speed of electric mixer until blended, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat at medium speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
Spread batter into 9-inch square baking dish.
Shield corners of dish with triangles of foil.
Place dish on saucer in oven.
Microwave at 50% (Medium) for 6 minutes, rotating dish after half the time.
Remove foil.
Increase power to High.
Microwave for 4 1/2 to 6 minutes longer, or until center springs back when touched lightly and no uncooked batter remains on the bottom.
Let stand on counter for 10 minutes.
Cool completely.
In small mixing bowl, blend all topping ingredients until smooth.
Spread evenly over cooled cake.
Cut into squares.
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