How to Make a Healthier Pound Cake

According to the culinary tradition, cake got its name because the original recipe called for a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs and flour. But this does not mean that each pan must pack on the pounds! Food Network Kitchens developed this healthy by doing some simple switches to the classic. Here's how

this cake wanted to help lose weight. 1. Replace in a mixture of oil greek yogurt healthy and high in protein to take the place of traditional olive butter heart. . 2 Add a moderate amount of sugar: only 3/4 cup will do. (Many cake recipes call for book 1, 2 or even 3 cups of sugar!) 3. Choose white whole wheat flour instead of regular all-purpose flour. Enjoy the health benefits that come with whole wheat flour, but still produce a sponge cake with lots of texture. April. Exchange in egg whites for some of the whole eggs to help increase the consumption of calories and cholesterol. This recipe uses 2 egg whites and 1 whole egg. Some classic recipes call for a maximum of 9 whole eggs. Get the recipe: Lemony Yogurt Pound Cake Nutrition Information Food Network Kitchens': Sleeps 8, Calories 254 Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, 6 grams protein, 38 grams total carbohydrates, sugar: 20 grams, 3 grams of fiber, 25 milligrams cholesterol, 195 milligrams sodium.