FRENCH LEMON YOGURT CAKE

FRENCH LEMON YOGURT CAKE image

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup sugar
1 lemon zested
1/2 cup plain yogurt (I used Greek)
3 large eggs
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup flavorless oil (I used vegetable)

Steps:

1. Preheat to 350 F, butter or coat a 8.5×4.5 loaf pan with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet. You want the oven in the center rack. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. Put the sugar and grated lemon zest in a medium bowl and rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until it is moist and aromatic. Whisk in the yogurt, eggs, and vanilla until very well blended. 3. Add the dry ingredients while whisking, and then fold in the oil with a rubber spatula. The batter will be thick. Scrape batter into the pan and smooth the top. 4. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the edge of the pan; it will be golden brown and a thin knife inserted into the center will come out clean. 6.Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for 5 min, then run a knife around the edges of the pan and unmold. Cool to room temperature right side up on the rack.