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Lemon Almond Yogurt Cake

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/lemon-almond-yogurt-cake/

Ingredients

The cake

  • 8 ounce unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup plain yogurt
  • 5 large eggs
  • cup cake flour
  • 3-4 tablespoon almond meal
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-3 tablespoon lemon zest

The lemon glaze

  • cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2. Cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. 3. Add yogurt and mix, then incorporate eggs one at a time.
  4. 4. Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and almond meal, then add lemon zest, juice, and almond extract.
  5. 5. Mix until fully combined and pour into the prepared pan.
  6. 6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
  7. 7. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract until smooth, then pour over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8-18
Calories
475
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
65g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
82mg
Cholesterol
149mg

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