Low Fat Zesty Orange Cake
Indulge in the bright citrus flavors of this Low Fat Zesty Orange Cake, a guilt-free dessert perfect for any occasion. Bursting with the tang of fresh orange juice and zest, this delectable cake is made with wholesome ingredients like low-fat yogurt, egg whites, and just a touch of canola oil. Light and moist, it comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal quick and easy baking project. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and infused with aromatic vanilla, this healthier twist on a classic orange cake is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Serve it plain for a simple treat or dust it lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation. Whether enjoyed as a teatime snack or a dessert centerpiece, this low-calorie orange cake delivers delicious flavor without the extra fat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 180 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- 120 milliliters Fresh orange juice
- 120 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 large Egg whites
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons Canola oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the orange zest and set aside.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, low-fat plain yogurt, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the egg whites, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the wet mixture, and whisk until fully combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with the spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 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. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once fully cooled, serve the cake as is, or dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for decoration, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.6 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2323 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.1 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 120.5 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.
