"Cherries take center stage in this elegant low-fat cake that's flavored with both crystallized and ground ginger...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
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2 - 3 teaspoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup fat-free milk
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1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute blend* equivalent to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup canola oil
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Powdered sugar (optional)
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Chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
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Fresh mint leaves (optional)