Low-fat cakes recipes
Cutting the fat content of cakes doesn't need to compromise the flavour. Don't believe us? Try one of these diet-friendly bakes.
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Lighter lemon drizzle cake
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Angela Nilsen gives one of our site's most popular cakes the ultimate healthy makeover by reducing fat
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Fruity sponge cake
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- Ready in 30 mins
Reader Sue McGann devised this delicious low-fat cake recipe
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Easy
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Sticky malt loaves
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
There's something very satisfying about a cup of tea with a slice of buttered malt loaf - this simple, good-for-you version makes two and improves on keeping
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Lemon & violet drizzle cake
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A simple and sweet all-in-one cake - ideal for Mothering Sunday
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Mango & passion fruit roulade
- Ready in 35 mins
There's no need to say 'no' to this fruity roulade, whisked sponges are famously low in fat – especially if you use yogurt instead of cream
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Little toffee apple cake
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- Ready in 1 hr
Get children aged 8-14 inspired in the kitchen by making an afternoon tea treat
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The ultimate makeover: Blueberry muffins
- Ready in 50 mins
We've created a deliciously light version of this classic muffin that contains virtually no saturated fat
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Date, banana & rum loaf
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A tasty cake with no added fat or sugar - try it to believe it. Plus it's easily made gluten-free
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Peach & almond muffins
- Ready in 45 mins
These delicious low fat treats are perfect for a summer treat and can be served warm or cold
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate brownies
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...
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Banana & blueberry muffins
- Ready in 30 mins
A low-fat muffin that tastes as good as it looks - they'll keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month
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Berry bake with passion fruit drizzle
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- Ready in 45 mins
A fruity family pud for summer - and the bonus is that it's low fat too
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Summer pudding
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- Ready in 30 mins
This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners
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Guilt-free sticky toffee puds
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- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
A healthy version of the classic pudding - full of sticky dates and maple syrup. Yum
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Spiced fruit loaf
- Ready in 2 hrs 40 mins
A treat when freshly baked and spread with butter, then try it toasted for breakfast the next day
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Moderately Easy
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Fruity teacake
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Perfect with a reviving cuppa, this cake is a keeper and will happily sit in a tin for a week or so
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Upside-down lemon cheesecake
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- Ready in 4 hrs
Try this healthier version of a dinner party favourite
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