Low Fat Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake
Light, fluffy, and irresistibly moist, this Low Fat Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake is the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion. Made with gluten-free all-purpose flour and naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce, this recipe skips the butter and uses whipped egg whites for a tender crumb without added fat. Infused with the warm, classic flavor of vanilla, this cake is as delicious as it is wholesome. Whether you’re following a gluten-free diet or looking for a low-fat dessert option, this cake will impress with its delicate texture and simple, satisfying flavor. Perfect on its own or topped with fresh fruit, this easy-to-make cake is ready in under an hour and serves 8. Your next indulgence just got a whole lot healthier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 240 ml Low-Fat Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 large Egg Whites
- 150 grams Granulated Sugar
- 120 grams Unsweetened Applesauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan with gluten-free flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together the low-fat milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg whites while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the unsweetened applesauce into the egg white mixture using a spatula.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk mixture into the egg white mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold until just combined, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
191 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 49 mg | 1% | |
*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.
