Low Fat Classic Tea Cake
Delightfully moist and subtly sweet, this Low Fat Classic Tea Cake is the perfect companion to your afternoon tea break. With wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and low-fat yogurt, this healthier twist on the traditional tea cake retains all the comforting flavors you love while keeping calories in check. Infused with the bright zest of lemon and a hint of vanilla, every bite offers a delicate balance of light citrus and warm sweetness. This easy-to-make cake comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in 35 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for busy bakers. Perfect for serving with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, this guilt-free treat is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 120 grams Unsweetened applesauce
- 120 grams Low-fat yogurt
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest
- 60 milliliters Low-fat milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and low-fat yogurt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla extract and grated lemon zest.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with the low-fat milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, slice, serve, and enjoy with a hot cup of tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 1530 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.1 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.2 g | ||
| Protein | 41.7 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*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.
