MAKEOVER LEMON POUND CAKE

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For this lovely golden cake, I use fat-free yogurt to trim the calories. It's a comforting dessert for days when it's warm enough to dine outside. -Lauren Gilmore, Pennington, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons poppy seeds, optional
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt
Candied lemon slices, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9x5-in. loaf pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in oil, lemon juice, zest, vanilla and, if desired, poppy seeds. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating after each addition just until combined., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, top with candied lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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Khawar Jani

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I had a great time making this lemon pound cake. It was my first time baking a cake from scratch, and I was surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was well-written and easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. I'm so glad I tried this reci

samson aregbesola

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Wow! This lemon pound cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again soon.

Mubashar King

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This lemon pound cake was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The recipe was clear and easy to follow, and the result was a moist, flavorful cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I especially appreciated the tip to use

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