FLUTED LEMON CAKE WITH FRESH FRUIT

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This citrusy, golden-brown cake looks especially beautiful baked in a fancy fluted pan. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh fruit. -Donna Pochoday, Morristown, New Jersey

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free strawberry Greek yogurt
Confectioners' sugar, optional
Assorted fresh fruit
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extract., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

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