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Lemon Almond Yoghurt Cake Breakfast or Tea Cake #Recipe @MasdAugustine

Lemon, Almond and Yoghurt Cake

This is a lovely cake made with Greek yoghurt and is perfect for breakfast, tea, or with ice cream for a delicious dessert.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French, Provencal
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • Zest of 3 Lemons
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 100 gr Ground Almonds
  • 225 gr Greek yoghurt
  • 225 gr Castor Sugar
  • 150 gr Self-raising Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • Butter for greasing the tin
  • Pinch of salt

Syrup

  • Juice of 5 lemons
  • 150 gr Castor Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 150C (fan assisted).
  • Line the bottom of a 20cm loose bottom cake tin with baking parchment and grease the sides with butter.
  • Whisk the eggs and castor sugar together in a large mixing bowl until thick, pale and creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the yoghurt, lemon zest and a pinch of salt.
  • Combine the flour, salt and ground almonds
  • Gently stir the yoghurt mixture into the eggs and sugar and then carefully fold in the flour, baking powder and ground almonds.
  • Pour the cake mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the centre of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Check the cake after 30 minutes and, if it is becoming too brown, place a piece of tin foil over the top.
  • Check to see if the cake is cooked by inserting a skewer into the centre of the cake – it should come out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the tin. Prick the cake all over with a skewer.
  • Meanwhile, make the syrup – place the castor sugar in a small pan and add the lemon juice.
  • Heat gently to dissolve the sugar.
  • Then boil rapidly until the liquid is reduced and has become syrupy.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Gently pour the cooled syrup over the top of the cake, allowing it to sink in.
  • Serve cold on its own for tea or breakfast, or warm with crème fraiche, mascarpone or vanilla ice cream, as a delicious dessert.
    Lemon, Almond and Yoghurt Breakfast or Tea Cake #Recipe @MasdAugustine

Notes

The addition of greek yoghurt in this lemon cake adds a level of sophistication to an already delectable treat. Infused with fresh lemon juice and zest it can brighten even the darkest of days with just one bite
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