Low Fat Pound Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this moist and fluffy Low Fat Pound Cake, a lighter twist on the classic dessert that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and fat-free Greek yogurt, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of richness and lightness while keeping the fat content in check. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make treat features a tender crumb, a subtle hint of vanilla, and a touch of sweetness to satisfy your cravings. Perfect for brunch, teatime, or as a dessert, serve it plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh berries for an elegant presentation. If you’re searching for a healthier pound cake recipe that’s big on flavor but low on guilt, this is the baked good you’ve been waiting for!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 for coating pan nonstick baking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick baking spray and set it aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set the dry mixture aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, and vegetable oil. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mix in the Greek yogurt, ensuring the batter is smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in three parts, gently folding with a spatula after each addition. Be careful not to overmix, as this could cause the cake to become dense.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices of the low-fat pound cake plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or fresh berries, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1786 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 1472 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.2 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.5 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 681 mg | 14% | |
*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.
