Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8-cup loaf pan with parchment and set aside.

2. In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, honey, orange extract, egg whites, whole eggs, applesauce, sour cream and butter. With an electric mixer, beat until well combined and frothy, about 1 1/2 minutes.

3. In a second, large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Stir in the poppy seeds and orange rind. Add half the egg mixture and mix on low speed until dry ingredients are moist. Beat for 1 minute, then gradually add the remaining egg mixture, beating constantly.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about an hour, or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake rack and peel off the paper. Turn top side up and cool completely.

Yield: "1 loaf"

Start to Finish Time:
"1:15"

NOTES : This reduced-fat version of an all-time classic is delectably moist and rich. Sweetened with maple syrup and honey, a thick slice is perfect with an afternoon cup of tea or served with a fresh fruit topping for a fancier dessert. (Mary Taylor is the author of several books including New Vegetarian Classics)

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