FRENCH YOGURT CAKE

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"Think of this as a healthier pound cake with a bit more going on (thanks to yogurt and lemon zest)." Taken from Bon Appetit May '12.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat pan with vegetable oil spray. Dust with flour; tap out excess.
  • Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl.
  • Using your fingers, rub sugar with lemon zest in a large bowl until sugar is moist. Add yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk to blend. Fold in dry ingredients just to blend.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until top of cake is golden brown and a tester inserted into center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert onto rack; let cool completely.
  • DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Errol Harris
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Yum!


Khaliq dad Khaliq dad
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This cake is a keeper!


Dipesh bastola
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My new favorite cake recipe!


Eba Skyfox
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Easy and delicious!


Zahid Romeo
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Perfect for a weekend brunch.


Sayem Abd
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Will definitely make again!


One
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Not bad!


Md nehan Khan
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Meh.


Kharii Williamss
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly, and it was dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Harris Ghuori
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try using a different type of yogurt next time, or maybe adding some baking powder to the batter.


Mithel Shakib
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I'm not a huge fan of yogurt, but this cake was surprisingly good! The yogurt flavor was subtle, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.


Amar Kulung
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great! I've made it several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The yogurt makes it moist and fluffy, and the orange zest gives it a lovely flavor.


Sadik Seferi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! It was so moist and fluffy, and the orange zest really made it shine. I served it with fresh berries and whipped cream, and it was a hit with my family.


Zafar Ghori
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This French yogurt cake was a delight! It had a moist and fluffy crumb, with a lovely tang from the yogurt. The orange zest added a bright and citrusy flavor, and the powdered sugar topping gave it a touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend t


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