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Barefoot Contessa's Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 1/3 c sugar, divided .
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice .
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract .
  • 2 tsps lemon zest, grated (zest of 2 lemons) .
  • 2 tsps baking powder .
  • 1 c confectioners' sugar .
  • 3 extra-large eggs .
  • 1/3 c fresh lemon juice .
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil .
  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour .
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt .
  • 1 c plain yogurt .
  • For the glaze

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step #2 Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Step #3 Line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Step #4 Grease & flour the pan.
  • Step #5 Sift together the flour, baking powder, & salt into 1 bowl.
  • Step #6 In another bowl, 1 c sugar, lemon zest, the eggs, whisk together the yogurt, & vanilla.
  • Step #7 Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  • Step #8 With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it's all incorporated.
  • Step #9 Pour the batter into the prepared pan & bake for about 50 mins, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Step #10 Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 c lemon juice & remaining 1/3 c sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves & the mixture is clear.
  • Step #11 Set the lemon syrup aside.
  • Step #12 When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 mins.
  • Step #13 Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan.
  • Step #14 While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar syrup over the cake & allow it to soak inches Cool.
  • Step #15 For the glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar & lemon juice & pour over the cake.
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