Black-and-White Cake Cookies

Vegetarian
Black-and-White Cake Cookies
45 min.
24
114kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and texture, look no further than these exquisite Black-and-White Cake Cookies! Not only are they vegetarian-friendly, but they also bring the best of two worlds together in every bite. With a soft and chewy cookie base made from wholesome applesauce, a touch of butter, and enriched with egg whites, you’re guaranteed a treat that’s both satisfying and relatively light in calories—just 114 kcal per serving!

These cookies are more than just a visual delight; they are incredibly easy to make and can be ready in just 45 minutes, making them a perfect option for a last-minute gathering or a cozy weekend baking session. The key to their charm lies in the elegant combination of contrasting frostings; the luscious vanilla almond frosting over one half and the rich chocolate frosting over the other creates not just a feast for the palate but also a stunning presentation.

Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the aromatic scents fill your kitchen as you whip up a batch of these charming cookies. Ideal for parties, picnics, or a simple after-dinner treat, these Black-and-White Cake Cookies will leave your guests impressed and coming back for more. Get ready to indulge in a delightful experience that beautifully marries two classic flavors!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.7 cup apple sauce 
  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • large egg whites 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • tablespoons milk 2% divided reduced-fat
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons cocoa unsweetened
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • blender
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 37
  2. To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
  4. Place applesauce in a fine sieve; let stand 15 minutes.
  5. Combine drained applesauce, granulated sugar, and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended. Beat in vanilla and egg whites.
  6. Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until blended.
  7. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until set (not browned). Cool on pans 2 minutes or until firm.
  9. Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
  10. To prepare frosting, combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and almond extract in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk until smooth. Working with 1 cookie at a time, hold cookie over bowl and spread about 1 teaspoon white frosting over half of cookie (scrape excess frosting from edges).
  11. Let stand 10 minutes or until frosting is set.
  12. Combine 3/4 cup powdered sugar and cocoa in a bowl. Gradually add 2 tablespoons milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Working with 1 cookie at a time, hold cookie over bowl and spread about 1 teaspoon chocolate frosting over other half of cookie (scrape excess frosting from edges).
  13. Let stand 10 minutes or until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein4.42%
Fat16.48%
Carbs79.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.96
Glycemic Load
10.19
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.6686956590932%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
1.19mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.79kcal
5.69%
Fat:2.13g
3.27%
Saturated Fat:1.29g
8.03%
Carbohydrates:22.97g
7.66%
Net Carbohydrates:22.53g
8.19%
Sugar:16.47g
18.3%
Cholesterol:5.23mg
1.74%
Sodium:96.24mg
4.18%
Alcohol:0.1g
100%
Alcohol %:0.33%
100%
Protein:1.28g
2.56%
Selenium:3.44µg
4.92%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.29%
Folate:14.91µg
3.73%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.65%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.6%
Iron:0.48mg
2.64%
Vitamin B3:0.48mg
2.41%
Phosphorus:20.03mg
2%
Calcium:19.9mg
1.99%
Fiber:0.44g
1.76%
Copper:0.03mg
1.55%
Vitamin A:62.97IU
1.26%
Magnesium:4.66mg
1.17%
Source:My Recipes