Low Fat Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and fluffy low-fat pound cake! This recipe cleverly uses a boxed cake mix as a base, elevating it with fresh ingredients for a taste that rivals from-scratch baking. Get ready for a surprisingly delightful dessert that's lighter on the calories but big on flavor. Perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 55 mins

Calories 522 kcal

Protein 16g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Low Fat Pound Cake

Reduced Fat Yellow Cake Mix
Sugar
Nonfat Sour Cream
Egg Substitute
Applesauce
Almonds
Mint Sprig

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How to Make Low Fat Pound Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan. (Tip: Use baking spray with flour for easy cleanup)
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
Gently pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking for doneness around the 45-minute mark.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar (optional) and slice to serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

Carbs

35g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Low Fat Pound Cake?

Low Fat Pound Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 55 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Low Fat Pound Cake?

Low Fat Pound Cake has approximately 522 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 35 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Low Fat Pound Cake?

The key ingredients for Low Fat Pound Cake are Reduced Fat Yellow Cake Mix, Sugar, Nonfat Sour Cream, Egg Substitute, Applesauce, Almonds. See the full list with measurements above.