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Portions:
20
Serving
Size:
2” x 2” square
- Diet
Types:
- CKD non-dialysis
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Lower Protein
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (18.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Grease and flour a 13” x 9” x 2” pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the cake mix, applesauce, eggs and water for 30 seconds on low speed to mix. Increase mixer to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes.
- Pour cake batter into prepared cake pan and bake 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool cake completely. Do not remove from cake pan.
- While cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until blended.
- Poke holes over the top of the cooled cake 1/2” apart.
- Spoon the glaze over the top of cake, allowing it to seep into holes. Eventually it will coat the top of the cake with an opaque covering.
- Chill thoroughly and serve.
Helpful hints
- The colder the cake, the better it tastes. This is a great recipe for spring and summer.
Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Susan from Missouri.
Nutrients per serving
Calories 154
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 32 g
Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Sodium 176 mg
Potassium 29 mg
Phosphorus 86 mg
Calcium 53 mg
Fiber 0.4 g
Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices
- 1 starch
- 1 high calorie
Carbohydrate choices
2
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Comments(11)
grinnie
Apr. 08, 2016 3:02 PM
These are very good. Since it uses boxed cake mix, can I make just the cake per directions on the box? Portion size? Nutrition info? Any yellow cake? I'm not diabetic, not on dialysis, but have ckd . Thanks Dietitian comment: You can prepare a yellow cake mix per instructions and apply the glaze from this recipe but I am not sure it will have the same consistency and this original recipe. Also the cake mix usually calls for oil instead of applesauce which makes the fat quite a bit higher. You can use DaVita Diet Helper Creations feature to determine the nutrients for a modified version with your changes.
stubbkm
Jul. 05, 2015 8:29 AM
I made this as a bundt cake. The cake itself was very good but the glaze is a bit to be desired. What didn't glaze the cake, pooled around it and when I tried topping it again it had a very sickingly sweet artificial lemon flavor but I am diabetic so that may be the issue. All in the cake was good, but I wish there was a way to make it without the sugar or a cake mix. I will make again but I'll use my yellow cake recipe and reduce the amount of glaze.
mlm1956
Mar. 30, 2013 7:38 PM
Excellant recipe my whole family loved this on. Easy to make. I'll bake this again and again.
Mike559
Feb. 26, 2013 7:06 AM
Very good .Bake the cake twice.
loganluke114
Feb. 10, 2013 4:09 PM
It was really easy to do but it is quite flavourless. Maybe a dash of vanilla extract might help with the tast. Thanks,
cvoss
Aug. 28, 2011 12:47 PM
This is an awesome recipe that is loved by everyone.
dogdazed
Jun. 10, 2011 6:30 PM
Wonderful! Very easy and very tasty. My family loved it!
Debbie___
Oct. 01, 2009 9:02 AM
This cake is very easy to make. Everyone who tried it thought it was great. When I told them it was a dialysis recipe they couldn't believe it. The portions may be small but if it's kept in the refrigerator you can enjoy it for many days. A+
ladydanville
Apr. 29, 2009 9:56 AM
This is truly delicious! Even I who do not love sweets enjoyed it. BUT...and it's a tiny one. Portion: 2" x 2". Please it just isn't worth the work for that small a piece! I believe strongly in portion control, but one needs to be sensible and a 2 x 2 inch piece just isn't sensible. Admin: Thanks for your input Patricia. You could have a double portion, but may need to include phosphorus binder and reduce sodium in other meals to compensate. Thanks, DaVita Dietitian Sara
grogg2
Sep. 03, 2008 8:11 PM
So easy to make & a hit with the entire dinner party. I will be making this cake again!
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Apr. 28, 2008 1:15 PM
This was such an easy thing to make and tasted delicious! Good tip about leaving it in the fridge!