lemon yogurt cake
(3 RATINGS)
This cake is incredibly luscious and perfect for summertime. You can swap out the lemon for lime if you like. Original recipe from Ina Garten.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
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yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt (whole/ low fat/ or fat free)
- 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 3 - eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh
- GLAZE
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
How To Make lemon yogurt cake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 2 1/2 inch loaf pan.
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Step 2Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. set aside.
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Step 3In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, and vanilla. Slowly whisk flour mixture into yogurt mixture. With rubber spatula, fold vegetable oil into the batter until well combined. Pour batter into greased pan and bake for about 50 minutes. To test: place toothpick or knife into center of cake, it should come out clean.
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Step 4Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes in pan. Place dish towel underneath cooling rack. Carefully remove cake from pan and onto cooling rack. Poke cake 6 times with sharp knife. Indentations should be a few inches deep.
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Step 5Cook remaining 1/3 cup sugar with 1/3 cup lemon juice in a small pan until sugar dissolves and mixture is clear. Pour over cake. Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Mix together 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and pour over cake. If you desire, double these ingredients to have a thicker glaze.
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