Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • Frosting
  • 1/3 cup reduced-fat butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons skim milk
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Method

  • In a large saucepan, bring butter and water just to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, applesauce, salt, baking powder, extract and baking soda until smooth.
  • Pour into a 15X10X1 inch baking pan coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • For frosting, in a small mixing bowl, beat butter and extract until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Add milk; beat until smooth. Spread over warm cake; sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely.