Low Fat Bolo de Milho
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this **Low Fat Bolo de Milho**, a light and moist Brazilian corn cake crafted to satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free. This healthier twist on the traditional recipe features wholesome cornmeal paired with a touch of all-purpose flour for that soft, tender crumb. Sweetened with granulated sugar and enriched with creamy low-fat milk and unsweetened applesauce, this cake skips the heavy butter without sacrificing richness. With a hint of vanilla and a delicate olive oil glaze, it’s the perfect pairing for your afternoon coffee or tea. Simple to prepare and ready in under an hour, this versatile treat is baked to golden perfection and ideal for serving as a low-fat dessert or snack that the whole family will love. Don’t forget to serve it warm or chilled, and watch it become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams cornmeal
- 50 grams all-purpose flour
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 250 milliliters low-fat milk
- 100 grams unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with a thin layer of olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, low-fat milk, unsweetened apple sauce, olive oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the cake from becoming dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice the Bolo de Milho and serve as a delicious low-fat dessert or afternoon snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 392 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2810 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 289.6 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.2 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 123.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*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.
