GREEK YOGHURT CAKE

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This is really a great cake. For some reason, I'm partial to it cold, straight out of the fridge, with a glass of ice-cold milk.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
6 egg yolks
1 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 fluid ounces brandy
1 cup Greek yogurt (if this is unavailable, use sour cream)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
6 egg whites
1 cup chopped toasted almond
2 cups sugar
3 cups water
1/2 cup honey
1 lemon, zest of (in one long piece)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from a real lemon, please)

Steps:

  • Boil all of syrup ingredients together first to make syrup (10 minutes- remove zest).
  • It must be cool before being poured onto hot cake.
  • Beat butter with 1 1/2 cups sugar till creamy and light-coloured (about 5 minutes).
  • Add yolks, peel, extract and brandy and beat until pale and thick.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add alternately to the creamed mixture with the yoghurt.
  • Beat whites until stiff and glossy.
  • Fold into batter mixture along with almonds.
  • Pour into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2" baking dish and bake at 350F for 60-70 minutes or until done.
  • Check cake after about 25 minutes of baking. If the colour is already dark enough (as is the case for me), cover with a piece of aluminum foil and continue baking.
  • Pour cooled syrup over hot cake and allow cake to cool completely.
  • Cut into diamond-shaped pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 923.1, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 185.5, Sodium 437.9, Carbohydrate 139.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 106.2, Protein 12.5

Don Meadows
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tshepang Ntsane
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This cake is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Clayton Kun America
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I've tried many Greek yogurt cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist, flavorful, and has a perfect crumb.


Emmanuel egeonu
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This cake is easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Eden Damte
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I loved this cake! The yogurt flavor is very subtle.


Reyan Adil
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This cake is so moist and fluffy! It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Durjoy Saha
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I love the tangy flavor of this cake. It's a perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Jaise Jolly
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover yogurt. It's also a healthier alternative to other cakes.


Royil Redoy
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Vihan Devil
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This cake is delicious! The yogurt makes it moist and flavorful. I also love the tangy glaze.


Farzan Abbasi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the yogurt gives it a nice tang.


Garaad Cilmi
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This Greek yogurt cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the yogurt gave it a lovely tang. I'll definitely be making this again.