Weight Watchers Lemon Pound Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fat-free Greek yogurt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Add Greek Yogurt and Lemon Zest/Juice: Mix in the fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Make Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
9. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done and still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Slice and Enjoy: Slice the lemon pound cake and enjoy your delicious, Weight Watchers-friendly treat!