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234 Calorie Lemon Cake

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A light and refreshing lemon cake that is low in calories, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 40 g stevia or granulated sweetener
  • 50 g full-fat yogurt
  • 30 g plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 50 g full-fat yogurt (for icing)
  • 2 tbsp 0 calorie icing sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a small cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the egg, stevia or sweetener, full-fat yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and lemon zest in another bowl.
  4. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Mix the yogurt with icing sugar and lemon zest until smooth and set aside.
  8. Spread the icing over the cooled cake, slice, and serve!

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients will help improve the texture of the cake. Check for doneness a few minutes before the baking time is up.