Light Lemon Loaf

Name: Light Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1/4 cup Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend; zest of 2 lemons; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup skim milk; 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; Pinch salt; 2 tablespoons Fat Free Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend; 1/4 cup water; Juice of 1 lemon

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
12 slices
Calories
136 kcal
Course
Dessert, Bread

Light Lemon Loaf

Kira Merritt

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This moist and delicious light Lemon Loaf recipe has only 136 calories per slice and is diabetic friendly. Perfect for a reduced sugar dessert or brunch.

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Ingredients

Servings

For Lemon Loaf

3 large eggs
1/4 cup Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend
zest of 2 lemons
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons Fat Free Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

For Lemon Syrup (Optional)

2 tablespoons Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend
1/4 cup water
Juice of 1 lemon

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Instructions

Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of Almonds to the bottom and the sides of the pan (save 1/2 tablespoon for the top)
In a small bowl sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside
In a big bowl using a handheld mixer, mix the eggs on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until thick, creamy, and they double in size
Add the Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend, lemon zest, and juice. Keep mixing
Combine the oil, sour cream and milk together
Add the liquids alternating with the flour mixture in 2-3 batches. Starting and ending with the flour mixture. Do not overmix
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean
Remove cake from oven and unmold onto a cooling rack

For Lemon Syrup (Optional)

In a saucepan, add the Whole Earth Baking Sweetener Blend and water over medium heat. Stir until the sweetener has completely dissolved and starts boiling. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice
With a skewer or knife, add a few holes on the loaf. Pour the hot syrup on the warm cake. Let it cool completely
Enjoy