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Lemon Yoghurt Cake

Lemon Yoghurt Cake recipe

Lemon yoghurt cake is a popular dessert in many cultures and is often served with tea or coffee.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 45 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Plain yoghurt
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the yoghurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
  10. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 30g
Protein 5g10%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.