Smart-Choice Almond Cake

Directions

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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   Beat egg whites in small bowl with mixer on high speed 5 min.
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   or until soft peaks form; set aside.
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   Beat Neufchatel in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until creamy.
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   Add egg yolks, butter and extract; mix well.
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   Gradually beat in condensed milk.
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   Add cake mix alternately with fat-free milk, beating well after each addition.
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   Chop 1/2 cup nuts; stir into batter.
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   Gently stir in egg whites.
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    Pour into 12-cup fluted tube pan or 10-inch tube pan sprayed with cooking spray.
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    Bake 55 min.
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    or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
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    Cool 10 min.
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    Loosen cake from sides of pan with knife.
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    Invert cake onto wire rack; gently remove pan.
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    Cool cake completely.
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    Meanwhile, cook remaining nuts in small skillet on medium heat until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.
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    Sprinkle with sugar; cook and stir until sugar is melted and nuts are browned and evenly glazed.
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    Spread onto sheet of waxed paper; cool.
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    Microwave COOL WHIP LITE and chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.
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    or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec.
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    Spoon over cake; sprinkle with glazed nuts.
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    Let stand until glaze is firm.