Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup banana mashed ripe
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel finely shredded
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa

Method

  • In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl stir together yogurt, banana, oil, lemon peel, and vanilla; set aside.
  • In a small mixer bowl beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup sugar, beating on high speed until stiff peaks form. Stir yogurt-banana mixture into flour mixture until moistened. Fold in about a fourth of the egg-white mixture to soften; then fold in remaining egg whites.
  • Pour into 9 x 9 x 2 inch greased and floured pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake for 10 minutes in pan. This cake slices better when held overnight.
  • Stir together corn syrup and water; add cocoa, stirring until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over cake in a lacy design. Serve with raspberries.