Betty Crocker “Healthified” Strawberry Shortcake Squares

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Check out this recipe I found on www.bettycrocker.com, it looks SOOOO good! And because it uses Bisquick’s Heart Smart baking mix, a serving of this dessert has a very reasonable number of calories and fat grams per serving. I can’t wait for strawberries to be in season here in Michigan so I can make this with fresh berries!

INGREDIENTS:

Cake:
3 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 whole egg
1 egg white
Topping:
6 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 container (8 oz) frozen reduced-fat or fat-free whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
2. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. In medium bowl, mix strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, the water and lemon juice. Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. To serve, cut cake into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Top each serving with strawberries and whipped topping. Serves 15.

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