Lemon Cake

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (18 1/4 oz.) white cake mix
1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon gelatin
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. water
4 egg whites
1/3 c. unsweetened applesauce
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 tsp. lemon extract
4 drops yellow food coloring, optional
LEMON GLAZE:
1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1/3 c. lemon juice

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, gelatin, water, egg whites, applesauce, oil, lemon extract and food coloring, if desired; beat on low speed for 30 seconds.  Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Pour into a 9x13 baking pan coated with cooking spray.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until edgres are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.  Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth.  Drizzle about a third of glaze over cake; carefully spread evenly.  Repeat with remaining glaze.  Cool completely.