Dieter's Gingerbread

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A mere three tablespoons of butter goes into this flavorful dessert. served warm with light whipped topping, it makes you forget you're keeping tabs on calories. i found this recipe in my better homes and gardens dieter's cookbook.

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Steps

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Lightly coat an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

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Dust lightly with flour.

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Set aside.

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In a large mixing bowl combine the 1 1 / 2 cups flour , the sugar , ginger , cinnamon , baking powder , baking soda , and salt.

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Add the water , molasses , butter , and egg whites.

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Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined.

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Beat on high speed for 2 minutes.

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Spread into prepared pan.

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Bake in a 350 degree f oven about 20 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

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Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Remove cake from pan.

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Serve warm and , if desired , with dessert topping.

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Ingredients

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nonstick cooking spray, all-purpose flour, sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt, water, molasses, butter, egg whites, frozen light whipped dessert topping