Low Fat Coffee Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this delightful Low-Fat Coffee Cake, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with unsweetened applesauce and nonfat Greek yogurt, this moist and tender cake boasts a reduced-fat profile that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. A warm cinnamon-sugar swirl layered within and sprinkled on top adds a cozy sweetness to every bite, while the optional powdered sugar dusting beautifully finishes it off. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a midday snack, this easy-to-make treat comes together in just under an hour and serves 12, making it ideal for sharing. Whether paired with your morning coffee or enjoyed solo, this lighter coffee cake will satisfy your sweet tooth without the extra guilt.
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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
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.75 cups Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups Low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Reserve 2 tablespoons of this mixture for the topping.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, nonfat Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla extract, and low-fat milk until smooth and well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix to avoid a dense cake texture.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Add the remaining batter, spreading it carefully to cover the cinnamon-sugar layer. Top with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center 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.
If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2143 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.0 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 172.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.8 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 571 mg | 12% | |
*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.
