Makeover Pound Cake

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

546 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 27g 35% DV
Carbs 60.8g 22% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12421.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 282.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.6mg 11% DV
Calcium 1545.5mg 100% DV
Iron 4.8mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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