Zesty Light Pound Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 cup sugar substitute
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup light olive oil
- 3 large egg whites
- ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar substitute
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Preparation
Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Spray a 9×5 inch loaf pan with non-stick spray
- In a large bowl, whisk together:
- All-purpose flour
- Whole wheat pastry flour
- Sugar substitute
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- In separate bowl, mix:
- Applesauce
- Olive oil
- Egg whites
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Vanilla extract
- Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Pour batter into prepared pan
- Bake 45-50 minutes
- Cool completely
Glaze:
- Whisk sugar substitute
- Add lemon juice and zest
- Drizzle over cooled cake
Points Tracking
- Serving size: 1 slice (12 servings)
- Approximate Points: 3-4 Points per slice
Smart Baking Tips:
- Use kitchen scale for precise measurements
- Check doneness with toothpick test
- Store in airtight container
- Freezes well for up to 1 month
Baker’s Note: Adjust ingredients slightly to match your personal nutrition plan. Enjoy in moderation!
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