Low Fat Classic Plum Cake
Delight in the irresistible charm of this Low Fat Classic Plum Cake, a lighter twist on a timeless dessert. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh plums and a hint of warm cinnamon, this cake achieves its tender, moist texture with the clever substitution of unsweetened applesauce and low-fat yogurt. It's an easy-to-make, guilt-free treat that's perfect for any occasion, taking just 20 minutes of prep time before it bakes to perfection in your oven. Adorned with a beautiful arrangement of plum slices and a finishing dusting of confectioners' sugar, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're serving it with a cup of tea or as a wholesome dessert, this low-fat plum cake is sure to impress. Try this healthy bake today and indulge in all the flavor with none of the compromise!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 150 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 85 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 medium Fresh plums
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Confectioners' sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat plain yogurt. Whisk until well blended.
Beat in the eggs one at a time into the wet ingredients mixture, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined and no dry flour remains visible.
Slice the plums in half, remove the pits, and cut each half into thin slices.
Fold in the lemon zest into the batter, then gently mix in about two-thirds of the plum slices.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Arrange the remaining plum slices neatly on the surface of the batter in a circular pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 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 top lightly with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2292 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.1 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 155.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1100 mg | 23% | |
*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.
