Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup water2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon almond extract1/4 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:1/3 cup reduced-fat butter1/2 teaspoon almond extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons fat-free milk1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
Preparation
In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; stir in the flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth.
Pour into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with walnuts. Cool completely.
