LEMON TORTE

For a wonderful, reduced-fat dessert, add the Yogurt Cheese Frosting to the Lemon Torte. Prepare the yogurt cheese ahead of time.

Cake

18.25oz. lemon cake mix 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup applesauce

1 cup water

2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated

1 teaspoon lemon extract

4 whole eggs, plus 4 egg whites OR 6 eggs

Yogurt Cheese Frosting

64 oz. (2 quarts) low-fat vanilla yogurt

1 pkg unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup water

1 cup powdered sugar

3.5oz. pkg. instant lemon pudding & pie filling 1 pkg. whipped topping mix

2 teaspoons lemon extract

2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated

Cream Cheese Frosting (alternative)

24 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup lemon pie filling

1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated

Decoration

1-1/2 cups almonds, sliced

1 cup raspberry preserves, seedless OR raspberry spreadable fruit

Yield: 12 servings

Temperature: 350°F/177°C

Bake Time: 30-35 minutes

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