Weight Watchers Recipes
Weight Watchers Lemon Pound Cake
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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:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Greek Yogurt and Lemon Zest/Juice: Mix in the fat-free Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 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.
- Make Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done and still warm, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- 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.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the lemon pound cake and enjoy your delicious, Weight Watchers-friendly treat!