Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
User Reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
256 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Glazed Lemon Yogurt Cake
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This Lemon Yogurt Cake is the perfect dessert cake for any and all Lemon lovers. A simple lemon glaze makes it absolutely perfect.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE
- 1 1/4 cup pastry/cake flour (160 grams)
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup +1 tablespoon butter (softened)* (56 grams)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (125 grams)
- zest of one lemon
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons greek yogurt (plain or lemon if you want a more lemony flavoured cake) (91 grams)
- 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature - I used 2%)
*If using unsalted butter add 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Remove the ingredients from the fridge 30-45 minutes before using for room temperature ingredients.
LEMON FROSTING
- 1 cup powdered/icing sugar (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (20cm) cake pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
- In a large bowl beat the butter, sugar and zest until creamy about 3 minutes, then add the egg and beat well, add the flour and combine, then add the yogurt and milk and beat until smooth approximately 1 minute. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry or with a couple of crumbs attached. Let the cake cool to warmish then pour the frosting on the cake. Serve. Enjoy!
LEMON FROSTING
- In a small bowl beat together the powdered sugar, butter and lemon juice until smooth.
Notes
- You could also make a firmer icing and frost the cake when it is completely cool.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
132mg
(6%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
331IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 132mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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