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

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

M Imran Taqi Official
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This lemon pound cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is so bright and flavorful.


Suleman Surefullo
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I made this lemon pound cake for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious.


Samuel Pop
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This lemon pound cake is amazing! The lemon flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


miya Bin
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I've tried many lemon pound cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


inzmam Khan
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This lemon pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


TN TOFICK HOOSIN
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I loved this lemon pound cake! It was so easy to make and it turned out so moist and delicious.


Denzo B Kaka
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This lemon pound cake is so good! The lemon flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist and fluffy.


Umesh Kumar Singh
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I've made this lemon pound cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for a delicious and easy dessert.


Baban Mundi
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This lemon pound cake is the best I've ever had! The lemon flavor is perfect and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aalim Uddin
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I made this lemon pound cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully.


Madireng Mashoeu
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This lemon pound cake was so moist and delicious! I loved the lemony flavor and the crumb was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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