Heart-Healthy Lemon Pound Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Lemon Pound Cake—an irresistible twist on the classic dessert that’s packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant citrus flavor. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat flour, creamy almond butter, and naturally sweet honey, this lightened-up recipe skips refined sugar and unhealthy fats while delivering moist, tender slices bursting with zesty lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Greek yogurt adds a protein boost and ensures a luscious texture, making this loaf perfect for breakfast, a mid-day snack, or even dessert. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe balances sweet and tangy flavors to create a refreshing, health-conscious treat your entire family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted almond butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan lightly with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to blend the almond butter and honey until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time to the almond butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Alternately add the flour mixture and Greek yogurt into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Blend until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.4 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 396 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 1907 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.4 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 114.7 g | ||
| Protein | 86.4 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 14.1 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 2104 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
