Eatingwell Lemon Poppy-seed Cake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 20g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Eatingwell Lemon Poppy-seed Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 20g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Eatingwell Lemon Poppy-seed Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 80 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 153
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Sodium: 156mg
Total Carbohydrates: 23g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 96mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 136mg Vitamin A: 12mcg
Vitamin C: 12mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk, (see Tip)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds,toasted (see Tip)
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar Lemon Glaze
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature (see Tip)
  • 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • Lemon Poppy-Seed Cake
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Note)
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

Instructions

Visit Eatingwell's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)