MADZOONOV GARGANTAG (ARMENIAN YOGHURT CAKE)

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Yoghurt cakes are always so moist. I love the sound of the lemon flavourings in this one. The recipe specifies natural yoghurt, but when I make it I plan to use creamy Greek yoghurt. I'm posting this recipe, which I found in 'The Best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern Cooking' for the 2005 Zaar World Tour.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup natural yoghurt
125 g unsalted butter
375 g sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
310 g self-raising flour
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
300 ml thickened cream
250 g strawberries

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light, then beat in the yoghurt.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Add the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Stir in the sifted flour and bicarbonate of soda, and gently fold it into the mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into a lightly greased and lined 23mm spring-form pan.
  • Bake in a moderate oven (180°C; 350°F) for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to touch.
  • Cool.
  • To serve: decorate with whipped cream and strawberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.1, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 159.3, Sodium 626.2, Carbohydrate 81, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 50, Protein 8.4

Ben Shobert
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This cake is so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Shey Lawir
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Rema Mulokole
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the sugar next time.


Christina James
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. It was a big hit with my family.


Hussein Jihad
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This cake is delicious and so moist! I love the tangy flavor of the yogurt.


Nazrul Daivh
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Tanko Labebe
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Mixboi Shadow
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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but this cake was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Atif Abbas Shah Shah G
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I didn't have any yogurt, so I used sour cream instead. It worked out just fine.


Nathaniel Ngomane
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This cake was a little dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more yogurt next time.


Hassan Taseer
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I added some fresh fruit to the batter and it was delicious! I think this cake would be great with any kind of fruit.


Perseus Oscar
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's not too heavy, so it's great for breakfast or dessert.


Abdul Manan Mustafa
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.


tusha moni
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This was my first time making a yogurt cake and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Dewan Mukto
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Galaletsang Gakgamatso
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This yoghurt cake was fantastic! It was so moist and flavorful, and the yogurt gave it a really nice tang. I loved the crunchy topping too.