Description
A light, refreshing, and guilt-free lemon cake that's perfect for anyone watching their weight but still craving something sweet. This cake is low in calories but full of zesty lemon flavor, making it a great treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 box lemon cake mix (use a sugar-free or reduced-calorie variety)
1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
3 large eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and water. Stir well until smooth and fully combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and slice into 12 servings.
Notes
- Optional: Add powdered sugar for extra sweetness, but it will increase calorie count slightly.
- For added zest, you can sprinkle additional lemon zest on top after dusting with powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Serve with fresh berries for an extra refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
