Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Splenda granular
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 4 tablespoons margarine
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 teaspoons molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Splenda granular
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Stir flour and lightly measure 1 cup.
  • Combine flour, 1/2 cup Splenda, and spices in a large bowl.
  • Cut in the margarine using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles small crumbs.
  • Measure out 1/2 cup and set aside.
  • To the large bowl of flour, add the baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, molasses, and egg.
  • Beat with a spoon or on low speed with a mixer until smooth.
  • Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Add the tablespoon of Splenda and teaspoon of cinnamon to the reserved crumb mixture.
  • Sprinkle mixture over the top of the cake.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when touched lightly.