MAKEOVER POUND CAKE

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Low-fat version which uses applesauce. Found in Light & Tasty Mag Feb 07 - submitted by J. Grasby. Nice and light cake.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg addition.
  • Stir in the applesauce, vanilla and lemon peel.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt together and add to the creamed mixture just until blended.
  • Transfer to an 8" loaf pan which has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake at 350F for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and cake tester inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

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