Low Fat Classic Vanilla Layer Cake
Indulge your sweet tooth while keeping it light with this Low Fat Classic Vanilla Layer Cake, the perfect dessert for health-conscious bakers who refuse to compromise on flavor. This moist and airy layer cake swaps out traditional butter-laden ingredients for unsweetened applesauce, low-fat buttermilk, and just a splash of vegetable oil, creating a guilt-free treat that’s still rich in classic vanilla flavor. With easy-to-follow directions and minimal prep time, it’s an ideal recipe for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Perfectly golden and tender, this cake is versatile enough to pair with your favorite low-fat frosting or simply enjoy as is. Make dessert the highlight of your meal with this healthier twist on a timeless classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Alternatively, line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the low-fat buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into 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.
Once cooled, frost with your favorite low-fat frosting or enjoy as is for a light yet flavorful treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.0 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2368 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 466.2 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 274.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.0 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 929 mg | 20% | |
*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.
