Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe

Name: Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon Yogurt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided; 3 extra-large eggs; 2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated (zest of 2 lemons); 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; For the glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain yogurt
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon zest, grated (zest of 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
For the glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
3
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl.
4
In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla.
5
Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it's all incorporated.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
7
Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set the lemon syrup aside.
8
When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar syrup over the cake and allow it to soak inches Cool.
9
For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 cup plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon Yogurt Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Barefoot Contessa'S Lemon Yogurt Cake

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