"No matter the occasion, its made even better with a slice of cake. My Mom used to call these types of cakes ‘Company Cakes’. Simple, non-fussy cakes that can get thrown together on a minutes notice and are elegant enough to serve to company. This yogurt cake checks those boxes . You can serve it to company as well as have a slice for breakfast. It’s delicious on its own or paired with whipped Cream or this whipped lemon ricotta. Either way, it needs to immediately get in your radar."
Lemon Glazed Yogurt Cake with Whipped Lemon Ricotta
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 45mins
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ingredients
For the yogurt cake
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large lemons, zested
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
Method
For the yogurt cake
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a loaf pan with parchment, spray with cooking spray, set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, eggs, zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet. With a rubber spatula, fold the oil into the batter until well incorporated. Transfer batter into the pan and bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick comes out clean.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a small pan over medium heat, whisk together the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.
Step 4
When the cake is done, pour the lemon-sugar mixture over the cake. Let cool.
ingredients
For the whipped lemon ricotta
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
For the whipped lemon ricotta
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Set aside.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, using a whisk or electric beater, whip the chilled cream until it reaches soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream and ricotta mixture together.