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Lemon-Yogurt Coffee Cake

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Lemon-Yogurt Coffee Cake

This recipe makes 12 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving, about: -
cal 165
pro 4 g
total fat 4 g
carb 30 g

Yes, there are treats at the spa. Portions are modest, yet they satisfy that sweet craving. The usual 1/2 cup (125 mL) of butter in a cake like this has been reduced. Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tsp grated lemon rind
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped dates

Preparation

In large bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter until combined. Beat in egg whites and egg, one at a time, beating well; beat in yogurt, rind, juice and vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In bowl, blend together brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, mix in dates.

Stir flour mixture into yogurt mixture just until combined. Pour into lightly greased 8-inch (2 L) square cake pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar mixture; swirl slightly with spatula. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 35 minutes or until tester inserted into centre comes out clean.

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