Lemon Poppy Seed Cake - Healthy Option
This delicious cake is moist, sweet, tart, and perfect with a cup of coffee, tea, or served as a dessert for a brunch or party. It also makes a perfect gift when wrapped in parchment and tied with a pretty ribbon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 large whole egg
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon peel, grated
- 1 tbsp. lemon extract
- 1/4 cup light margarine (50% reduced fat), soft/tub, zero trans fat
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/3 cup poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 2 cups all-purpose white flour
- 12 cup plain non-fat yogurt
- 1 tbsp. powdered sugar
Instructions
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Lightly beat egg whites and whole egg together with a fork. Add sugar, lemon peel, and lemon extract and mix at high speed for 4-5 minutes.
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Reduce speed and add remaining ingredients, mixing until completely blended.
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Pour batter into an 8-inch, non-stick loaf pan (or one sprayed with non-stick spray).
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Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes and/or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
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Cool and remove from pan.
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Sprinkle lightly with the powdered sugar. Slice into 12 portions.
Recipe Notes
| Nutrition Information | Per Serving |
| Calories: | 180 |
| Total Fat: | 2.5g |
| Saturated Fat: | 0g |
| Trans Fat: | 0g |
| Cholesterol: | 15mg |
| Protein: | 4g |
| Carbohydrates: | 35g |
| Sodium: | 135mg |
| Fiber: | 1g |