Low-calorie cakes, such as angel food cake, can be made by substituting ingredients like applesauce for oil or butter. Cheesecake can also be made with low-fat ingredients like cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt. Lighter versions of graham cracker crust can be made using light butter or nonfat creamer.
For those who want to eat a healthy diet but still enjoy desserts, low-calorie cakes can be a great option. Angel food cake is one of the most popular low-calorie cakes because it is usually made without oil and egg yolks. Many other cake recipes can be easily modified to reduce calories and fat content by substituting ingredients. For example, applesauce can be substituted for vegetable oil or butter in a number of baking recipes, and some low-calorie sweeteners can be used in place of sugar. Cheesecake, an indulgent dessert traditionally high in calories, can also be made using more dietary ingredients.
Angel food cake, also sometimes called sponge cake, is a light and airy dessert that can be served on its own or with a wide variety of toppings. Because its primary ingredients are sugar, egg whites, and flour, angel food cake has fewer calories than many other recipes that call for fattening ingredients like oil, butter, and egg yolks. The amount of sugar in an angel cake recipe can also be reduced, or a sugar substitute can be substituted that can be used for baking. The cake can be served on its own or topped with fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious light dessert.
Low calorie cakes can also be created from existing cake recipes. An easy way to reduce calories and fat in a recipe is to substitute an equal amount of applesauce or even buttermilk for oil or butter. Pies made with applesauce are sometimes more moist, which some people prefer. Some boxed brownie and cake mixes even have directions on how to make a low-calorie version. As with angel cakes, a low-calorie sweetener made for baking can be substituted for the sugar in other cake recipes. Usually, less sweetener equals more sugar, so check the directions on the sweetener package for substitution directions.
Cheesecake is one of the most popular low calorie cakes and a variety of recipes are available. Versions made with cream cheese can be made using a light version, which is often significantly lower in fat and calories. Other low-calorie ingredient substitutes include cottage cheese and low-fat or nonfat yogurt. For those who prefer a graham cracker crust for cheesecake, a lighter version can be made using light butter or nonfat creamer instead of regular butter. As with low-calorie sweeteners, make sure the cream is safe for cooking, as some varieties can separate when heated.
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