Poppy Seed Cake w/ Lemon Icing

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Poppy Seed Cake with Lemon Icing

 

Recipe By :Giant Book of TOFU Cooking - K. Lee Evans & Chris Rankin

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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Batter

8 ounces soft tofu -- drained and mashed

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 egg -- beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

1 cup orange juice

2 1/2 cups flour

1/4 cup poppy seeds

Icing

12 ounces firm tofu -- drained and mashed

1/2 cup maple syrup

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

grated rind of 1 lemon

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

pinch salt

 

Serves 6 to 8

 

In a blender, combine the tofu, sugar, oil, baking powder, baking soda, egg,

vanilla, and bread crumbs, and blend until thoroughly mixed.

 

Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl, and slowly add the orange juice,

flour, and poppy seeds. Stir well.

 

Pour the batter in a buttered and lightly floured 9 x 13-inch pan, and bake at

350F for 45 minutes.

 

Set aside to cool.

 

In a blender, combine all of the icing ingredients, and mix until creamy. If

you prefer a smoother icing, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

 

Transfer the icing to a bowl, and refrigerate about 2 hours, or until thickened.

 

Spread the icing onto the cake with a knife or spatula, being sure to thoroughly

cover the top and sides. Enjoy!

 

Description:

" As if this cake isn't exquisite on it's own, we've added a creamy

icing that takes this favorite dessert to a new level. "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 617 Calories; 25g Fat (35.6% calories

from fat); 12g Protein; 88g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol;

263mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 4 1/2

Fat; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

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