Lemon Scented Yogurt Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Scented Yogurt Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt; 3 eggs; ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ cup canola oil; ½ cup creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt
3 eggs
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup canola oil
½ cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Center an oven rack and preheat to 350 degrees.
2
Butter and flour a standard loaf pan and place on a baking sheet.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, almonds, baking powder and salt.
4
Put sugar in a large bowl with the zest and rub with your fingertips until sugar is moist and aromatic.
5
Add the yogurt, eggs and vanilla and whisk until blended.
6
Whisk in the oil.
7
Add the flour mixture and fold with a spatula or wooden spoon.
8
Scrape the batter into pan and bake 50 - 55 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and beginning to pull away from the sides of the pan.
9
Transfer pan to a rack and cool 5 minutes.
10
Run a blunt knife around edges before unmolding onto a rack to cool, right side up.
11
Combine creme fraiche, sugar and lemon juice and spoon over cake.

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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 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Scented 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.

Lemon Scented Yogurt Cake

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