Low Fat Cherry Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this delightful Low Fat Cherry Cake, a light and fruity dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh, juicy cherries and enriched with low-fat Greek yogurt, this cake offers the perfect balance of flavor and health. Using vegetable oil and low-fat milk ensures a moist texture without excess calories, while the addition of lemon zest and vanilla extract elevates its vibrant taste profile. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this wholesome treat is a great choice for serving 8 while keeping your dessert cravings in check. Whether dusted with icing sugar for an elegant finish or enjoyed plain, this healthier cherry cake shines as a crowd-pleasing summer dessert. Perfect for SEO, keywords like “low-fat cherry dessert,” “healthy cherry cake recipe,” and “light fruit cake” make this dish easy to find for health-conscious bakers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 150 grams Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 250 grams Fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 60 ml Low-fat milk
- 50 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Icing sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan lightly with oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is thick and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the vegetable oil, low-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the low-fat milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the pitted and halved cherries gently using a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the cake lightly with icing sugar, slice, and serve. Enjoy your low-fat cherry cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 395 mg | 132% | |
| Sodium | 2078 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 326.4 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.4 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1116 mg | 24% | |
*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.
