Low Fat Zesty Orange Cake

Brighten up your dessert table with this Low Fat Zesty Orange Cake, a guilt-free treat that's bursting with citrusy flavor! Made with fresh orange juice and fragrant orange zest, this cake delivers a moist and tender crumb without the heaviness of traditional recipes. Its secret lies in wholesome ingredients like low-fat yogurt, fluffy egg whites, and a touch of canola oil, ensuring a light texture while keeping the calorie count low. Perfectly balanced with natural sweetness and a hint of vanilla, this easy-to-make cake bakes to golden perfection in just 30 minutes. Whether served plain or dusted with powdered sugar, it’s the ideal choice for health-conscious dessert lovers seeking a vibrant, sunshine-infused indulgence. Great for weekday snacks, brunch spreads, or after-dinner treats, this cake is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice flavor to eat well.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 180 grams All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Orange zest
• 120 milliliters Fresh orange juice
• 120 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
• 2 large Egg whites
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoons Canola oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the orange zest and set aside.

Step 3

In a separate large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, low-fat plain yogurt, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 4

Add the egg whites, vanilla extract, and canola oil to the wet mixture, and whisk until fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula, being careful not to overmix. Mix just until no streaks of flour remain.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with the spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 28-30 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. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once fully cooled, serve the cake as is, or dust with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar for decoration, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(647.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1369.5

Total Fat 18.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 6.9mg	0%
Sodium 2322.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.3g	0%
Total Sugars 120.5g
Protein 33.4g	0%

Vitamin D 62.2IU	0%
Calcium 279.9mg	0%
Iron 9.0mg	0%
Potassium 900.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 78.1%