WW Matcha Pound Cake

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In an hour, you can prepare your WW Matcha Pound Cake. Each serving of your cake will contain 95 kcal. You’ll need some equipment for your dessert. You will use basic ingredients for your WW Matcha Pound Cake. The primary ingredient in your cake will be matcha powder of culinary quality. Every item is light for Weight Watchers to consume. It’s very easy to make your cake. When your cake bakes, it will get soft and delicious. Prepare your own cake for events, occasions, or family get-togethers. For a light dessert, get your cake ready.

STATS:

  • Cooking duration: Forty-five min
  • Total duration: One hour
  • Portion size: One slice
  • Cuisine: American
  • Number of calories: Ninety-five per serving
  • Course: Dessert
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Servings: Ten slices
  • Preparation duration: Fifteen min

EQUIPMENT:

  • Parchment paper
  • Loaf pan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula
  • Whisk

INGREDIENTS:

  • Half cup zero-calorie granulated sweetener
  • One cup all-purpose flour
  • Two tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
  • One teaspoon baking powder
  • Quarter teaspoon salt
  • Half cup unsweetened applesauce
  • Two large eggs
  • ⅓ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • One teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Quarter cup skim milk

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • You will use these ingredients to give a shape to your cake. This will be the main item for making your dessert.

CULINARY-GRADE MATCHA POWDER:

  • This ingredient will give your cake its main flavor. The flavor of your cake will become nice from using this. Use the culinary-grade one so that it bakes properly. If you need an alternative, try cocoa powder.

BAKING POWDER:

  • You will feel that your cake is light when you add baking powder. Also, your cake will bake easily with this.

SALT:

  • You will not feel an extra taste in your cake if you are adding salt. It will also make the taste of your dessert better. You can use a little amount of salt in your cake for a good taste.

ZERO-CALORIE GRANULATED SWEETENER:

  • You will use the granulated one for a good texture of your cake. Using a sweetener instead of sugar will make your dessert light. Also, it will make your cake sweeter. You can use mink fruit for your cake.

UNSWEETENED APPLESAUCE:

  • Using unsweetened applesauce in your dessert will act like oil. This will include moisture in your cake. You can use crushed banana as an alternative choice.

EGGS:

  • Eggs also help in shaping your cake. Your ingredients will combine easily with eggs. Egg whites can work as a substitute for you.

NONFAT GREEK YOGURT:

  • Your cake will feel moist if you use nonfat Greek yogurt. We will use the nonfat one so that your dessert is light. Another option can be low-fat yogurt for you.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

  • Adding vanilla extract will balance the taste of matcha in your cake. Your dessert will taste better with it.

SKIM MILK:

  • The mixture of your cake will not get thick if you use milk. You will use skim milk to keep your dessert light. An alternative for you is any sort of low-fat milk.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. You will heat your oven to 180°C.
  2. Add parchment paper to your pan for baking.
  3. You will use one bowl to mix the dry components.
  4. Then, take another bowl to combine all the wet ingredients.
  5. After mixing both the mixtures individually, you will combine them.
  6. For this, mix the dry mixture with the other one gradually with careful hands.
  7. Make the batter smooth by mixing carefully.
  8. Add the complete mix to your loaf pan.
  9. Baking time will be 45 min for your matcha cake.
  10. Then cool your cake, and then cut it into pieces for eating.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can enjoy your matcha cake with green tea.
  • Try pairing your matcha cake with black coffee.
  • You can add strawberry pieces to your cake.

TIPS:

  • Don’t mix your cake batter a lot.
  • You can add parchment paper to your pan for easy baking.
  • Cooling your dessert is important before eating.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You will add your cake to a tight vessel to keep for five days.

FREEZER:

  • To freeze your dessert, wrap its pieces to keep them for two months.

FAQs:

Will my cake become sweet with a sweetener?

  • Your cake’s sweetness will become moderate with the sweetener.

Will my cake become dense?

  • The texture of your cake will become soft & lighter.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Sodium: 140 grams

Iron: 1.3 grams

Calcium: 90 grams

Net carbs: Fifteen grams

Vitamin A: 160 IU

Number of calories: Ninety-five kcal

Potassium: 130 grams

Fiber: Three grams

Protein: Six grams

Total carbs: Eighteen grams

Weight Watcher Points: Three points