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Lemon Rosemary Cake with Blueberries

This light and airy Lemon Rosemary Cake has a wonderful combination of flavors that works well and is low in sugar for diabetics needing something sweet. Adapted from Better Home and Gardens Biggest Book of Diabetic Recipes

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour sifted
  • 2 tsp fresh Rosemary chopped
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup light sour cream
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 cup blueberries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven 350°F.
  2. Coat the interior of an 8 inch spring form pan with oil or non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour. Set aside.
  3. Sift together in a small bowl mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and add the finely chopped rosemary.
  4. In a large mixing bowl combine the sugar, egg yolks, and oil. Beat with a mixer on high for 2 minutes. Add the sour cream, the zest from the lemon and beat to incorporate thoroughly.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
  6. In another bowl with cleaned beaters, whip the egg whites on high until stiff peaks form. Add half the egg whites and fold into batter to lighten. Then fold in remainder of egg whites and pour into spring form pan.
  7. Bake for 25-28 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes. In a small bowl mix the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Toss and coat the blueberries then spoon on top of cake and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 225kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 37.4g (12%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 7.4g (11%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g Cholesterol 39.9mg (13%) Sodium 205.2mg (9%) Fiber 1.1g (4%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 225

% Daily Value*

Calories 225kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 37.4g 12%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 7.4g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g 7%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 39.9mg 13%
Sodium 205.2mg 9%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugar 19g 38%

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