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Berry Cake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13×9-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray.

  • In large mixing bowl, empty the contents of 1 (18.25-ounce) yellow cake mix.
  • Using the package direction, substitute 1¼ cups water, ¾ cup egg substitute, 1 (5-ounce) jar baby food pears and 2 T. canola oil for the ingredients called for on the package.
  • Pour the batter into the pan.
  • Bake for 27 minutes or until a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cake cool completely, at least 1 hour.
  • In large bowl gently stir together 1 quart of fresh, quartered strawberries and 1 pint fresh blueberries.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave ½ cup all-fruit apricot spread on 100% power (high) for 1 minute or until melted.
  • Stir in 1 T. grated and peeled ginger root.
  • Spoon over the berries, gently stirring until blended.
  • Spoon berry mixture over the cooled cake, spreading it lightly to cover the surface.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.

Makes 20 servings.

Recipe Source: Light & Easy Recipes from the American Heart Association.