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Light and Luscious Low-Calorie Cake

A Guilt-Free, Fluffy Delight Perfect for Any Occasion

8servings
40 min
Easy
Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Light and Luscious Low-Calorie Cake

About this recipe

Indulge in this airy, delicious, and low-calorie cake without derailing your healthy eating habits. This cake combines the fluffiness you love with smart ingredient choices for a delightful dessert experience. Whether for a special occasion or a midweek treat, this cake is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth while keeping calories in check.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Lightly grease an 8-inch cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  4. 4

    In another bowl, combine applesauce, milk, yogurt, egg whites, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading evenly.

  7. 7

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Chef's tip

For variation, consider adding a tablespoon of your favorite spice such as cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients.

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