Low Fat Banana Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Banana Cake, a delightful treat that's moist, tender, and bursting with natural banana sweetness. Perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers, this easy-to-make cake swaps traditional butter for wholesome ingredients like unsweetened applesauce and plain low-fat yogurt, keeping it light without sacrificing flavor. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while ripe bananas do double duty as a natural sweetener and moisture booster. Ready in under an hour, this one-bowl recipe is ideal for busy bakers looking for a healthier option. Serve it plain or with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a simple yet satisfying finish. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this low-fat banana cake is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!
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Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Set aside.
Step 3
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk the egg until slightly frothy. Add the plain low-fat yogurt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce, and mix until well combined.
Step 5
Add the wet ingredients to the mashed bananas and stir until fully incorporated.
Step 6
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 9
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve the cake plain, or dust with a light sift of powdered sugar, if desired. Enjoy your deliciously moist low-fat banana cake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (910.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1513.5 |
| Total Fat 12.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 226.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1443.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 320.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 135.6g | |
| Protein 36.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 117.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 384.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2197.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories