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Flourless High-Protein Lemon Cake

Flourless High-Protein Lemon Cake: 7 Powerful Reasons This Healthy Dessert Tastes Like Cheesecake


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Description

This flourless high-protein lemon cake is creamy, low-carb, gluten-free, and tastes just like cheesecake. A healthy dessert that truly satisfies.


Ingredients

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1½ cups Greek yogurt

3 large eggs

½ cup sweetener of choice

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

Zest of 2 lemons

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line cake pan.

2. Whisk yogurt, eggs, sweetener, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

3. Stir in baking powder and salt.

4. Pour batter into pan.

5. Bake until just set.

6. Cool completely and chill before serving.

Notes

Chill for best cheesecake-like texture.

Do not overbake.

Sweetener can be adjusted to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg