BULGARIAN YOGURT CAKE

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I got this recipe from an Eastern European cookbook when we were first married. My husband loves lemon, and he loves this sweet, light cake.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons minced fresh lemon rind
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream butter in large bowl.
  • Add sugar.
  • Beat with mixer until creamy and light.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then lemon rind. Beat again. Stir in yogurt.
  • Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into yogurt mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • Pour into greased cake pan 9" square. Bake at 350 F for 35 minutes or until toothpick tests done.
  • Cool for five minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 69.9, Sodium 343, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 14.6, Protein 4.8

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