MAKEOVER POUND CAKE

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Low-fat version which uses applesauce. Found in Light & Tasty Mag Feb 07 - submitted by J. Grasby. Nice and light cake.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg addition.
  • Stir in the applesauce, vanilla and lemon peel.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt together and add to the creamed mixture just until blended.
  • Transfer to an 8" loaf pan which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and cake tester inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Kamran Legend
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This pound cake is so good! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ronald Muga (bbm)
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I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Busisiwe Ntshangase
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that it always turns out perfect.


Chris Arteaga
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Richie DhopeKid
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Donterrius Moore
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pound cake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect touch.


Shaz Cricket Academy & Sports
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My family loved this pound cake! It was so moist and fluffy, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Md Osman
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This pound cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Abu Hanif Bijoy
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Hassan Fadilat
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This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and it has a perfect crumb. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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