Low Fat Classic Birthday Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Icing
Celebrate in style with this Low Fat Classic Birthday Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Icing, a guilt-free twist on the traditional party favorite. Made with wholesome ingredients like non-fat Greek yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, and skim milk, this moist and airy cake delivers all the decadence of a classic dessert without the excess fat. The creamy vanilla buttercream icing adds the perfect dose of sweetness, crafted with light butter and powdered sugar for a rich yet lighter finish. Easy to prepare in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for birthdays or any special occasion where flavor and health-conscious indulgence go hand in hand. With its reduced-fat profile and classic vanilla flavor, this cake is proof that healthy baking can be downright delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1.25 cups Skim milk
- 4 Large egg whites
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Light butter, softened
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract for icing
- 2 tablespoons Skim milk for icing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, applesauce, skim milk, egg whites, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the vanilla buttercream icing, beat the light butter in a large bowl until creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the 2 tablespoons of skim milk, beating until smooth after each addition.
Mix in 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract until well incorporated and the icing is light and fluffy.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, spread a layer of icing on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining icing.
Decorate as desired and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.4 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.7 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 102 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 4419 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 893.3 g | 325% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 691.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*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.
