Low Fat Classic Madeira Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with this **Low Fat Classic Madeira Cake**, a lighter twist on the traditional favorite. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor, thanks to fresh lemon juice and zest, this cake maintains its signature moist, tender crumb while reducing fat content by swapping in low-fat yogurt. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla, it’s ideal as a teatime treat or a simple dessert. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe relies on wholesome ingredients like all-purpose flour and unsalted butter, making it a straightforward choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether served plain or with a dollop of yogurt or fresh berries, this healthier Madeira cake is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 100 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 ml Low-fat yogurt
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with a small amount of butter or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
Gently fold in the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the low-fat yogurt. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the cake as a light afternoon treat or with your favorite cup of tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2737 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.2 g | 291% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 787 mg | 262% | |
| Sodium | 2428 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 400.5 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.4 g | ||
| Protein | 59.7 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.2 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% | |
*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.
