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Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake

A delicious and healthier for you lemon poppyseed cake that is so moist and delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 10 Slices
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup low-fat milk
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
Lemon Glaze
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a loaf pan with cooking non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, add ¾ cup sugar and the zest of 1 lemon,. Stir to combine.
  4. Add ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup low-fat milk, ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 large egg whites, 1 large egg, and 1 tablespoon poppyseeds. Whisk until blended.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the yogurt mixture and mix until just incorporated. Pour into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
Lemon Glaze
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  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons milk. Pour over the top of the pound cake and slice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.002g Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 49IU (1%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 156mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 49IU 1%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.