LEMON SNACK CAKE

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"I love to experiment with lighter recipes," relates Rosalie Buyce of Winter Haven, Florida. "I was pleased to come up with this moist lemon cake. A dollop of whipped topping gives the final touch to each sunny square."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free lemon yogurt
Reduced-fat whipped topping, optional
Additional lemon zest, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition (batter will be thick)., Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped topping and lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.