Black and White Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Black and White Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅔ cup applesauce; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¼ cup butter, softened; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large egg whites; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk, divided; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup applesauce
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk, divided
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

1
Preheat oven to 375F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Set applesauce in a fine sieve to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
4
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
5
Beat in applesauce, vanilla and lemon juice.
6
Add in egg whites and beat until well combined.
7
Stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
8
Drop batter two tablespoonfuls at a time onto the prepared baking sheet.
9
Smooth slightly to form nice, round circles.
10
Bake for 10 minutes, until set but not browned.
11
Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅔ cup applesauce, and more.

Yes, Black and White Cake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Black and White Cake Cookies

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