LEMONY YOGURT POUND CAKE

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Heart-healthy olive oil and protein-rich Greek yogurt take the place of butter in this lemony pound cake. Egg whites also help reduce calories, fat, and cholesterol and whole-wheat flour boosts fiber. The texture is very much like classic pound cake, especially if Bob's Red Mill flour is used.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick baking spray, for coating loaf pan
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup plain lowfat (2-percent) Greek yogurt
1/4 cup lowfat (1-percent) milk
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8 1/2- by 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with baking spray. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Put the sugar and lemon zest in another bowl and rub the lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers. Add the yogurt, milk, olive oil, vanilla, egg whites and whole egg and vigorously whisk until well blended. Add the flour mixture into the egg mixture and fold until just incorporated. Transfer to the prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes, and then unmold and cool to room temperature.

Frankie Green
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I'm not a huge fan of pound cake, but this one was really good. I would definitely make it again.


Lizabeth Berg
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it.


abiud Savage
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I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! It's the best pound cake I've ever had.


Rabecca Chipiluka
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This was my first time making pound cake and it turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Suborna akter Ritu
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had.


Dabon Mike
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Attaurrheman Rehman
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe for beginner bakers.


Dorra Matoussi
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This is one of my favorite pound cake recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


ShadIna_Red_Wolf Alpha Gamer
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This cake is dense and rich. A little too sweet for my taste.


Sunisha Limbu
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


MD sahin Sahin
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! I love the lemon glaze.


Emma Weidner
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Perfect for a summer party!


Demetria Sullivan
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Not a fan of the lemon flavor. Might try it again with a different flavor.


A Maggard
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I substituted almond flour for the all-purpose flour and it turned out great! This cake is a keeper.


Cezard Osnel
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This was a delicious and easy to make pound cake. The yogurt gave it a moist and tender crumb.


onokpite Destiny Justice
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake came out dense and dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Abacousnac Nikil
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This pound cake turned out amazing! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cake. I would definitely make this again.