Weight Watchers Lemon Yogurt Cake

2 points

Here’s a light and delicious Weight Watchers Lemon Yogurt Cake recipe that’s only 2 weight watchers points per slice! (Makes 12 Slices)

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This lovely lemony cake is perfectly moist, sweet, The yogurt adds a nice tang to the cake, while also helping to give it a softer texture.

It can be made up to a day ahead, if you like. Keep the cake chilled and bring it to room temperature before serving. For a pretty presentation, garnish with lemon slices or curls of lemon zest.

Ingredients:

1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/3 cup honey or sugar substitute
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup self-rising flour
1/2 tsp baking powder

Optional: sugar free Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan ( i used a loaf pan) or line it with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together the yogurt, honey, applesauce, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
In another bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined (don’t overmix!).
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool before dusting lightly with sugar free powdered sugar, if desired.

Enjoy this light, citrusy treat guilt-free!

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