Blueberry Pound Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Blueberry Pound Cake
45 min.
16
269kcal

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Craving a slice of heaven that's both delicious and relatively guilt-free? Look no further! This Blueberry Pound Cake recipe is a delightful treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without completely derailing your healthy eating goals. Imagine sinking your teeth into a moist, tender cake bursting with juicy blueberries, all while enjoying a lighter take on a classic favorite. This cake isn't just about taste; it's about balance.

What makes this recipe so special? It utilizes light butter and low-fat lemon yogurt to keep the calorie count reasonable, without sacrificing the rich, satisfying texture we all crave in a pound cake. The vibrant lemon flavor beautifully complements the sweetness of the blueberries, creating a harmonious blend that's simply irresistible. And with a quick and easy powdered sugar glaze drizzled on top, this cake isn't just delicious; it's also visually stunning, making it perfect for serving to guests or enjoying as a comforting treat any day of the week. Bake up this delightful Blueberry Pound Cake in just 45 minutes, and experience the joy of homemade goodness that's both simple to make and utterly satisfying. It's a perfect vegetarian dessert option!

With 16 servings and just 269 calories per slice, you can indulge a little (or a lot!) without the guilt. So ditch the store-bought sweets and whip up this homemade masterpiece – your taste buds (and your waistline) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • large egg white 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose divided
  • cups granulated sugar 
  • ounce carton lemon yogurt low-fat
  • teaspoons juice of lemon 
  • 0.5 cup butter light
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • blender
  • measuring cup
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs and egg white, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
  4. Combine 2 tablespoons flour and blueberries in a small bowl, and toss well.
  5. Combine remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with yogurt, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Fold in blueberry mixture and vanilla; pour cake batter into a 10-inch tube pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  8. Cool cake in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  9. Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl; drizzle over warm cake.
  10. Cut with a serrated knife.

Nutrition Facts

Calories269kcal
Protein7.28%
Fat18.57%
Carbs74.15%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.32
Glycemic Load
31.35
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8617391689964%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.57mg
Petunidin
5.83mg
Delphinidin
6.55mg
Malvidin
12.5mg
Peonidin
3.75mg
Catechin
0.98mg
Epigallocatechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.42mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:269.38kcal
13.47%
Fat:5.62g
8.65%
Saturated Fat:3.05g
19.07%
Carbohydrates:50.51g
16.84%
Net Carbohydrates:49.43g
17.97%
Sugar:31.67g
35.18%
Cholesterol:43.68mg
14.56%
Sodium:163.77mg
7.12%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:4.96g
9.92%
Selenium:11.97µg
17.1%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.47%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.76%
Folate:50.37µg
12.59%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.4%
Iron:1.44mg
8.01%
Phosphorus:74.97mg
7.5%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.46%
Calcium:54.71mg
5.47%
Fiber:1.08g
4.32%
Vitamin A:195.27IU
3.91%
Vitamin K:4.06µg
3.86%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.59%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.1%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.91%
Vitamin C:2.39mg
2.9%
Copper:0.06mg
2.8%
Potassium:96.78mg
2.77%
Magnesium:10.61mg
2.65%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.75%
Source:My Recipes