KitchenAid KHM7T, KHM9 manual Oatmeal-Nut Snack Cake, Eggs, Maple Buttercream Frosting

11⁄2 cups (375 ml) quick- cooking oats

11⁄4 cups (300 ml) boiling water

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) margarine or butter, softened

11⁄2 cups (375 ml) firmly packed brown sugar

2 eggs

11⁄2 cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour

1teaspoon (5 ml) baking soda

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) baking powder

1teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts

Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2-inch (330 x 230 x 50 mm) baking pan. Combine oats and boiling water in medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.

Place margarine, brown sugar, and eggs in large bowl. Beat on Speed 1 about 30 seconds, or until blended. Beat on Speed 5 about 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Beat on Speed 1 about 30 seconds, or until blended. Beat on Speed 5 about 1 minute, or until well mixed. Add oatmeal. Beat on Speed 1 about 30 seconds, or until combined. Add walnuts. Beat on Speed 1 about 10 seconds, or until combined.

Spread batter in pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 to

35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Frost with Maple Buttercream Frosting (see below), if desired.

Yield: 16 servings.

Per serving: About 235 cal, 4 g pro, 35 g carb,

9 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 27 mg chol, 206 mg sod.

ENGLISH

1⁄4 cup (50 ml) butter, softened

1⁄2 teaspoon (2 ml) vanilla

2tablespoons (25 ml) lowfat milk

2cups (500 ml) powdered sugar

Place all ingredients in large bowl. Beat on Speed 5 for 30 to 60 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.

Yield: 16 servings (frosting for 13 x 9 x 2-inch [330 x 230 x 50 mm] cake).

Per serving: About 75 cal, 0 g pro, 13 g carb,

3 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 8 mg chol, 30 mg sod.

VARIATION:

Maple Buttercream Frosting

Add 1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) maple extract.

Yield: 16 servings (frosting for 13 x 9 x 2-inch [330 x 230 x 50 mm] cake).

Per serving: About 75 cal, 0 g pro, 13 g carb,

3 g total fat, 2 g sat fat, 8 mg chol, 30 mg sod.