Northwoods Buttermilk Cake

I'm a great fan of buttermilk, so it's not surprising that I found a recipe for a buttermilk cake that I really enjoy. This recipe comes from a Mar 2007 cookbooklet, Favorite Brand Name Recipes, Whole-Grain Cooking.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup reduced-calorie stick margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5  egg whites
• 2⁄3 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1  cup buttermilk
• 2  cups wild rice, cooked

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & spray a 13"x9" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, then lightly flour the sprayed surface.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, cinnamon salt & nutmeg.
3. In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat margarine for 30 seconds, then add brown sugar & vanilla & beat until fluffy.
4. Add egg whites, beating well, then add applesauce, also beating well.
5. Add dry ingredients & buttermilk alternately to the large mixing bowl, blending well.
6. Stir in wild rice & pour into prepared pan.
7. Bake 45-50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean ~ DO NOT OVERBAKE.
8. Cool on a wire rack, then slice & ENJOY!