Super Moist Light Lemon Loaf Recipe

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whole Earth Sweetener Co. for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

This moist and delicious light Lemon Loaf recipe has only 136 calories per slice and is diabetic friendly. Perfect for a reduced sugar dessert or brunch. 

Super Moist Light Lemon Loaf Recipe

Mornings and afternoons will become a lot citrusy and sweeter with this delicious lemon loaf recipe. I love the moist brightness of each bite.

If you’re on a diet, diabetic, or simply reducing your sugar intake, then this cake is for you. With only 136 calories and 5 grams of sugar per slice, you get all the flavor without the guilt.

Honestly, it took me a while to come up with the perfect light lemon loaf. The first two were a disaster. One was so dry that it gave me hiccups.

The second one didn’t even bother to rise. As I was ready to give up, I remembered that when you add fat-free sour cream to a quick bread, it imparts a lot of moisture to the crumb. Thankfully it worked perfectly and the bread came out amazing.

To give it a nice crunchy texture, I decided to line the pan with sliced almonds. Before baking, I added some more to the top. This step is optional but I highly recommend it if you’re a fan of almonds. While they bake, they toast up and become flavorful and aromatic.

You must be wondering, how on earth did I sweeten this recipe? The answer is easy, I used Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend.

It has 50% less sugar and calories than traditional sugar per serving and is Non-GMO Project Verified. Baking Blend is easy to use – just swap 1 cup of sugar for ½ cup of Baking Blend for the same amount of sweetness and 50% fewer calories, without the artificial aftertaste that other brands deliver. Head on to Whole Earth Sweetener for more information.

Here’s the Nutritional Information according to MyFitnessPal:

I hope you can try this delicious Super Moist light Lemon Loaf Recipe at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Light Lemon Loaf

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

This moist and delicious light Lemon Loaf recipe has only 136 calories per slice and is diabetic friendly. Perfect for a reduced sugar dessert or brunch. 

Course: Breads, Dessert

Servings: 12 slices

Calories: 136 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Lemon Loaf

• 3 Large Eggs
• 1/4 cup Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend
• Zest of 2 Lemons
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 cup Skim Milk
• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• Pinch Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fat Free Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Sliced Almonds

For Lemon Syrup (Optional)

• 2 tablespoons Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend
• 1/4 cup Water
• Juice of 1 lemon

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 

2. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of Almonds to the bottom and the sides of the pan (save 1/2 tablespoon for the top)

3. In a small bowl sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside

4. In a big bowl using a handheld mixer, mix the eggs on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until thick, creamy, and they double in size

5. Add the Whole Earth Sweetener Baking Blend, lemon zest, and juice. Keep mixing

6. Combine the oil, sour cream and milk together 

7. Add the liquids alternating with the flour mixture in 2-3 batches. Starting and ending with the flour mixture. Do not overmix

8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining almonds on top. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean

9. Remove cake from oven and unmold onto a cooling rack

For Lemon Syrup (Optional)

1. In a saucepan, add the Whole Earth Baking Sweetener Blend and water over medium heat. Stir until the sweetener has completely dissolved and starts boiling. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice

2. With a skewer or knife, add a few holes on the loaf. Pour the hot syrup on the warm cake. Let it cool completely

3. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts

Light Lemon Loaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.