Introduction
Indulge guilt-free with this modern take on a classic dessert—our High-Protein Lemon Raspberry Pound Cake. Infused with zesty lemon and vibrant raspberries, this loaf cake is not only deliciously moist but also a healthier option packed with protein from Greek yogurt. Perfect as a tea-time treat or a delightful dessert offering!
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Ingredients
🍋 1 lemon, zest only
🍶 125 ml 0% Greek yogurt
🥛 180 ml protein milk
🍚 100 g caster sugar
🍪 1/2 tsp lemon or vanilla extract
🫒 3 tbsp vegetable oil
🍋 3 tbsp lemon juice
🌾 250 g flour
🥄 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
🥄 1/4 tsp baking soda
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🍇 150 g raspberries 100 g for batter, remaining for top
🍚 50 g icing sugar (for icing)
🍋 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice plus more to thin if needed ( for icing)
🍋 2 tbsp lemon zest (for icing)
Instructions
1- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C/360°F.
- Grease and line a standard loaf tin for effortless cake removal later.
2- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, caster sugar, lemon or vanilla extract, vegetable oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and lemon zest until smooth and well combined.
3- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4- Create the Batter:
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture.
- Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
5- Add the Raspberries:
- Gently fold in 100 g of raspberries into the batter.
6- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin.
- Evenly scatter the remaining raspberries over the top.
- Bake for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- TIP: Cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the raspberries on top from burning.
7- Cool:
- Allow the cake to rest in the tin for 10 minutes.
- Remove from tin and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8- Prepare Frosting:
- In a small bowl, blend icing sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
- Adjust thickness with additional lemon juice or icing sugar as required.
9- Decorate:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon frosting over the top.
- Decorate with remaining lemon zest.
10- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice, serve, and savor every bite.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: about 10 slices
Calories: 2,145 whole recipe
Protein: 38g
Fat: 63g
Carbohydrates: 360g
Fiber: 10g
Equipment:
- Lemon Juicer: Le Creuset
- Large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups/bowls
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon
- Standard loaf tin
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Plates
- Spoon
Cooking Tips
- For additional fluffiness, consider adding an egg to the wet mixture.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to maintain the cake’s light texture.
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