Greek Lemon Cake

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Health score
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Greek Lemon Cake
45 min.
10
506kcal

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If you’re craving a dessert that’s both lush and refreshing, look no further than this delightful Greek Lemon Cake. This crowd-pleaser is a perfect blend of tangy lemon and rich butter, creating a cake that’s both moist and flavorful. Picture this: a vibrant, zesty aroma wafting through your kitchen while the cake slowly bakes to golden perfection. With just 45 minutes of prep time and a total of about an hour, you’ll have a stunning cake that serves ten, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or family get-togethers.

This cake boasts a unique combination of ingredients, including fresh lemon juice and grated lemon zest, which add that quintessential brightness characteristic of Greek desserts. The use of yogurt in the recipe not only imparts moisture but also contributes to a wonderfully tender crumb. The fluffy egg whites create a light texture, ensuring that each bite melts in your mouth, harmonizing beautifully with the sweet notes from the sugar.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a well-deserved treat, Greek Lemon Cake is guaranteed to impress your guests. Serve it plain or dusted with powdered sugar, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table. Join me in creating this slice of sunshine, and let every bite transport you to a sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup butter softened
  • cups cake flour 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • cup yogurt plain
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan.
  2. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set mixture aside.
  3. Separate the eggs. In a large bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar, beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Set aside.
  4. Cream butter or margarine, 1 1/2 cups sugar, egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice together until fluffy.
  5. Add flour mixture alternately with the yogurt to the egg yolk mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.
  7. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
  8. Serves 1

Nutrition Facts

Calories506kcal
Protein6.93%
Fat39.48%
Carbs53.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.61
Glycemic Load
45.77
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.0613043826559%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.15mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:505.68kcal
25.28%
Fat:22.48g
34.58%
Saturated Fat:13.1g
81.88%
Carbohydrates:68.66g
22.89%
Net Carbohydrates:67.7g
24.62%
Sugar:41.38g
45.98%
Cholesterol:150.2mg
50.07%
Sodium:363.5mg
15.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.88g
17.76%
Selenium:24.01µg
34.29%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.37%
Vitamin A:735.22IU
14.7%
Phosphorus:117.66mg
11.77%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.41%
Folate:27.83µg
6.96%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.94%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.49%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.07%
Calcium:56.65mg
5.67%
Zinc:0.83mg
5.54%
Iron:0.84mg
4.68%
Copper:0.09mg
4.66%
Magnesium:16.18mg
4.04%
Fiber:0.95g
3.81%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.68%
Potassium:121.9mg
3.48%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.47%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.32%
Vitamin C:1.8mg
2.18%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.14%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%
Source:Allrecipes