Low Fat Classic Yellow Cake
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with this Low Fat Classic Yellow Cake, a lighter spin on the timeless favorite that's perfect for any occasion. This recipe masterfully combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with clever substitutions, such as unsweetened applesauce and skim milk, to deliver all the moist, fluffy texture you love without the excess fat. Ready in just 45 minutes from start to finish, this easy-to-make cake is ideal for busy bakers seeking a healthier dessert option. Serve it plain, pair it with a low-fat frosting, or top it off with fresh fruit for a delightful treat that won't weigh you down. Perfect for health-conscious diets, this low-fat yellow cake is a sweet indulgence everyone can savor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed until thick and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the skim milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Ensure each addition is just combined before adding the next.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, serve as is or with your choice of low-fat frosting or fruit topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.8 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2300 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 462.8 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.8 g | ||
| Protein | 43.3 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 17% | |
*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.
