Yogurt Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Yogurt Cake
45 min.
6
324kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful dessert that combines simplicity and elegance, look no further than this exquisite Yogurt Cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not only vegetarian-friendly but also surprisingly easy to prepare, coming together in just 45 minutes. With its light and airy texture, it serves six and provides a modest calorie count of 324 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence!

This cake stands out with its unique blend of flavors, featuring the tartness of lemon and the refreshing zest of orange, beautifully balanced by the creamy richness of strained Greek-style yogurt. The delightful interplay between the citrus notes and the yogurt creates a moist and flavorful cake that will tantalize your taste buds.

As it bakes, the cake puffs up like a soufflé, creating an impressive presentation that will wow your guests. Serve it warm or cold, and if you're feeling indulgent, you can drizzle it with a homemade syrup infused with zesty flavors. Inspired by recipes from the exquisite culinary traditions of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon, this Yogurt Cake is a delicious nod to the rich heritage of Middle Eastern desserts.

Whether it's a family gathering, a dinner party, or just a special treat for yourself, this Yogurt Cake is sure to become a new favorite. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your dessert game with this delightful recipe!

Ingredients

  • large eggs separated
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  •  lemon zest grated
  •  orange zest grated
  • 1.7 cups greek yogurt greek-style
  • 0.5 cup caster sugar 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • 0.7 cup water 

Equipment

  • oven
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar to a thick, pale cream. Beat in the flour, then the yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until it is thoroughly blended.
  2. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the yogurt mixture.
  3. Pour this into a round, nonstick baking tin (about 9 inches in diameter), greased with butter.
  4. Bake in an oven preheated to 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is brown. It will puff up like a soufflé and then subside.
  5. Turn out onto a serving plate, and serve warm or cold.
  6. If you are making the syrup, boil the water with the sugar, lemon juice, and grated orange zest for 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Let it cool, then chill in the refrigerator.
  8. Taste
  9. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
  10. From Arabesque: A Taste Of Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon by Claudia Roden. Copyright (c) 2006 by Claudia Roden. Published by Knopf.Claudia Roden was born and raised in Cairo. She completed her formal education in Paris and then moved to London to study art. She travels extensively as a food writer. Her previous books include the James Beard Award-winning Book of Jewish Food, as well as Coffee: A Connoisseur's Companion, The Good Food of Italy—Region by Region, Everything Tastes Better Outdoors, and Mediterranean Cookery, which was published in conjunction with her BBC television series on the Mediterranean. In 1989 she won the two most prestigious food prizes in Italy, the Premio Orio Vergani and the Premio Maria Luigia, Duchessa di Parma, for her London Sunday Times Magazine series The Taste of Italy. She has won six Glenfiddich prizes, including 1992 Food Writer of the Year for articles in the Daily Telegraph and The Observer magazine, and the Glenfiddich Trophy awarded "in celebration of a unique contribution to the food that we eat in Britain today." In 1999 she won a Versailles Award in France, and Prince Claus of the Netherlands presented her with the Prince Claus Award "in recognition of exceptional initiatives and achievements in the field of culture." She lives in London.

Nutrition Facts

Calories324kcal
Protein12.52%
Fat9.83%
Carbs77.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.86
Glycemic Load
42.79
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
6.4408695950456%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:323.85kcal
16.19%
Fat:3.62g
5.58%
Saturated Fat:1.11g
6.96%
Carbohydrates:64.4g
21.47%
Net Carbohydrates:63.96g
23.26%
Sugar:60.4g
67.11%
Cholesterol:126.78mg
42.26%
Sodium:69.5mg
3.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.38g
20.76%
Selenium:17.39µg
24.84%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.1%
Phosphorus:146.75mg
14.67%
Vitamin B12:0.69µg
11.43%
Calcium:87.28mg
8.73%
Vitamin C:6.91mg
8.38%
Vitamin B5:0.73mg
7.34%
Folate:28.65µg
7.16%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.14%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.13%
Iron:0.86mg
4.75%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.44%
Potassium:143.08mg
4.09%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.99%
Vitamin A:191.57IU
3.83%
Magnesium:12.24mg
3.06%
Copper:0.05mg
2.55%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.51%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.16%
Vitamin B3:0.39mg
1.96%
Fiber:0.44g
1.77%
Source:Epicurious