Best Light Butter Cake Recipes

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EASY, LIGHT, BEST BUTTER PECAN CAKE



Easy, Light, Best Butter Pecan Cake image

This cake is easy to make and it turns out so light that you really can't tell you've eaten dessert.....never leaves you feeling stuffed! My favorite cake to make.

Provided by T Burton

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box butter pecan cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 (6 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup milk (I use skim, but you can use what you like)
12 ounces Cool Whip (I use fat-free, but you choose)
1 1/2-2 cups of chopped pecans (I toast them for a few minutes-which is optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix the cake mix as directed on box (do not overbeat).
  • Bake in three layers (approximately 20 minutes) in greased and floured pans.
  • Cool in pans for 10 minutes then remove to rack and cool completely before frosting.
  • Mix the pudding and milk together until it starts to thicken. Fold in the Cool Whip.
  • Add the nuts and vanilla.
  • Frost the cake This makes a lot of icing so be generous between the layers and icing the cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 55.7, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 20.4, Protein 3.8

LIGHT PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CAKE



Light Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake image

When her mom was told to avoid sugar and fats, Annette Abbott got busy in Charlotte, North Carolina and whipped up this light, delectable dessert. "Mom loves indulging her sweet tooth while following doctor's orders," she laughs.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
FROSTING:
1/2 cup cold fat-free milk
1 package (1.4 ounces) sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and applesauce. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Immediately drop small amounts of peanut butter over hot cake; return to the oven for 1 minute. Carefully spread peanut butter over cake. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 1 minute. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually beat in pudding. Beat in half of the whipped topping; fold in remaining whipped topping. Frost cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LIGHT BUTTER CAKE



Light Butter Cake image

This is light butter cake with less sugar and butter for the health conscious. The cake taste light and fluffy.

Provided by pixie3

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 eggs
100 g sugar
100 g butter
150 g all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla essence
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
  • Beat eggs, sugar and butter till light and fluffy on low speed.
  • Add the flour in 3 portions making sure that each added portion is mixed well.
  • Add the baking powder and vanilla essence and continue to mix until even.
  • Pour batter into prepared tin and bake for 30-40 minute.
  • Variations:
  • Divide the batter into 12 equal portions to make cupcakes. Baking time 20minutes.
  • Dried fruits can be added to the batter to make fruit cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.5, Protein 2.9

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