French Style Lemon Yogurt Cake With Fresh Basil

Name: French Style Lemon Yogurt Cake With Fresh Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 dash salt; Tablespoon 1-2 T fresh basil, thinly sliced; freshly grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup plain, whole milk yogurt - stirred; scant 1 C sugar; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup olive oil (may use 1/4 C regular and 1/4 C basil olive oil if available); 1/4 cup powdered sugar, stirred; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 dash salt
Tablespoon 1-2 T fresh basil, thinly sliced
freshly grated zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup plain, whole milk yogurt - stirred
scant 1 C sugar
3 eggs
1/2 cup olive oil (may use 1/4 C regular and 1/4 C basil olive oil if available)
1/4 cup powdered sugar, stirred
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0
2
Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter.
3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, almonds, baking powder, and salt. Add lemon zest and basil and whisk to mix thoroughly.
4
In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar and eggs, stirring to mix well.
5
Add the flour mixture and stir just to combine.
6
Add the oil and stir well. Pour into the prepared pan.
7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8
Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice.
10
Remove the cake (after the 15 minutes) and place on a cake rack. Using a toothpick or cake tester, poke several tiny holes in the top of the cake. Using a pastry brush, slowly brush all syrup over the cake.
11
Allow to cool completely. Serve with one basil leaf a top each slice and a dollop of creme fraiche.

640

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup finely ground blanched almonds, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 dash salt, and more.

Yes, French Style Lemon Yogurt Cake With Fresh Basil 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!