Low Fat Classic Yellow Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Classic Yellow Cake, a lighter take on the timeless dessert favorite! This recipe swaps traditional butter with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of vegetable oil, keeping the cake moist and flavorful while significantly reducing saturated fat. Its fluffy texture and delicate vanilla flavor make it the perfect base for all your dessert dreams, whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up with your favorite low-fat frosting or fresh fruit. With a simple prep time of just 15 minutes and healthier ingredients like skim milk, this cake is a crowd-pleasing treat you can feel good about serving. Ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or everyday indulgence, this classic yellow cake is proof that lighter desserts can still satisfy your sweet tooth!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups skim milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar, unsweetened applesauce, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed until thick and well combined, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the skim milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Ensure each addition is just combined before adding the next.
Step 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 8
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 9
Once cooled, serve as is or with your choice of low-fat frosting or fruit topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (939.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2324.9 |
| Total Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 377.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2299.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 462.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 271.8g | |
| Protein 43.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 335.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 800.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories