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Lemon Basil Yogurt Cake
The impetus for this Lemon Basil Yogurt Cake was this huge basil plant that's thriving in our overheated, sun-pounded, south-facing apartment. There's really no gradual, pleasant transition to Spring in Beijing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- finely grated zest of 2 lemons
- 3/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup basil (finely chopped)
For the glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round pan or standard loaf pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Using your fingers, mix the sugar with the lemon zest in a large bowl until the sugar has the texture of damp sand. Add the yogurt and lemon juice, and mix well. Then add the vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and basil. Whisk until well-blended.
- Carefully fold in the dry mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 50 minutes (adjust time according to the type of pan you used), or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze by combining the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Stir. When the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
174mg
(7%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
3.5mg
(4%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.