Description
This Weight Watchers Lemon Cake is a light and moist dessert made with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. It’s easy to make and perfect for those looking for a low-fat treat with a refreshing lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) lemon cake mix
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, Greek yogurt, water, lemon juice, and lemon zest (if using). Mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This cake is low in fat and can be portioned into smaller squares for portion control.
- For extra lemon flavor, consider adding a sugar-free lemon glaze with powdered sugar substitute and lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
