Lemon Boost Sun Cake

This cake sings of citrus flavor! Our secret ingredient is BAOBAB BOOST POWDER, of course... the perfect sunshiny taste of spring! This cake is FP (adapted from the WWBB from Trim Healthy Table) and is perfectly spongy and white! Add our decadent S "Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting" for a special treat or keep this FP by using the glaze. This also makes a fantastic breakfast cake. Layer a couple of thin slices between layers of 0% Greek yogurt and berries for a delicious protein rich start to your day! This recipe is part of the Trim Healthy Exclusive Collection!

Cooking Method: Blender, Oven Baking

Courses: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks

Servings: 1

Description

This cake sings of citrus flavor! Our secret ingredient is BAOBAB BOOST POWDER, of course... the perfect sunshiny taste of spring! This cake is FP (adapted from the WWBB from Trim Healthy Table) and is perfectly spongy and white! Add our decadent S "Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting" for a special treat or keep this FP by using the glaze. This also makes a fantastic breakfast cake. Layer a couple of thin slices between layers of 0% Greek yogurt and berries for a delicious protein rich start to your day! This recipe is part of the Trim Healthy Exclusive Collection.

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 1/2 cups egg whites
1/2 tsp xanthan gum (or TH Gluccomannan)
3/4 cup TH Pristine Whey Protein Powder
3/4 cup TH Baking Blend
1/4 cup TH Baobab Boost Powder
1 cup 0% Greek yogurt (plain)
2 1/2 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
3 Tbs TH Super Sweet Blend (or a rounded 1/2 cup of TH Gentle Sweet)
1/4 tsp TH Mineral Salt
1 lemon (use the juice of one lemon)
1/2 tsp TH Natural Burst Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract (optional; for a total lemon burst!)
coconut oil pan spray

Lemon Glaze Ingredients (FP)

2 Tbs unsweetened nut milk
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 cup TH Gentle Sweet
1/8 tsp lemon extract

Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting Ingredients (S)

4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese (softened)
2 Tbs butter (softened)
1 Tbs TH Gentle Sweet (1-2 Tbs; depending on your sweet tooth)
1/4 tsp TH Natural Burst Vanilla Extract
unsweetened coconut flakes (see the Trim Tip in the Recipe Notes)

Optional Topping for the Cake

fresh berries (optional; your choice)

Instructions

1
For the Cake
2
Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9 x 5 -inch (standard) glass loaf pan with coconut oil spray.
3
Put the egg whites and xanthan gum in the blender and run on high for about 60 seconds.
4
Add all the other ingredients to the blender and blend for another minute or so.
5
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
6
Allow the cake to cool completely and glaze (FP) or frost (S). (See the glazing and frosting instructions below.)
7
For the Lemon Glaze
8
Whisk together the ingredients until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
9
Pour the glaze over the cake. (It may sink in a bit)
10
Top with 0% Greek yogurt or Reddi-wip and fresh berries, if desired.
11
NOTE: Run the Gentle Sweet through a coffee grinder first for an absolutely smooth glaze.
12
For the Cream Cheese Coconut Frosting
13
Whip together the softened cream cheese and softened butter.
14
Add the Gentle Sweet and the vanilla and mix until smooth.
15
Slice the cake in half lengthwise to make two cake layers.
16
Frost the bottom layer of the cake with the cream cheese mixture.
17
Carefully place the top layer of cake, and frost with the remaining cream cheese mixture. Top with "sweetened coconut flakes", if desired. (See the Trim Tips below.)
18
Top with fresh berries, if desired.

Note

Recipe Notes

Trim Tip......

To sweeten unsweetened coconut flakes, just toss 1 tsp of MCT oil into 1/2 cup of coconut flakes and add a tsp or so of THM Gentle Sweet. Toss to coat evenly.

This recipe was "featured" first in the Trim Healthy Living EZine~ Edition 15!

This recipe was "featured" in the Trim Healthy Living EZine~ Edition 18!

Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/lemon-boost-sun-cake/