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Rum-Scented Eggnog Cake
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 12
holiday classic in lightened-up form Top with sugared cranberries and mint... Cooking time includes cooling time.
Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil
1 3/4 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons light rum
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 5/8 ounces whipped dessert topping mix
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat 2 8-in round cake pans with cooking spray.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and salt. Reserve.
3. In large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, egg substitute, sour cream and oil until smooth. Stir in flour mixture, then 3/4 c milk, 2 Tbs rum and 2 tsp vanilla until smooth.
4. Divide between pans. Bake until toothpick inserted into centers come out clean (22-25 mins). Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan.
5. Transfer to rack. Brush with remaining rum. Cool completely.
6. On medium-high speed, beat topping mix with remaining milk and vanilla until thickened and fluffy (3-4 mins).
7. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Spread with 1 1/4 c frosting. Top with remaining layer. Frost top and side of cake. Sprinkle with nutmeg and garnish with cranberries and mint if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com