1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 cups dry cream of wheat
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup plain yogurt
4 egg whites
1/2 cup flaked coconut, (optional)
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)