Lemon Yogurt Cake

It's been awhile since I last blogged. I still havent went to the grocery store! I plan on figuring out what i want to make for the next two weeks and write it all down before I head to the store!


Before posting todays recipe I want to start by saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINO!!! This cake was actually made for gino. Hope he likes it!

Lemon Yogurt Cake

from Ina Garten's recipes

1 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup plain yogurt

1 1/3 cups sugar

3 eggs

2 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan.
Stir flour, baking powder and salt into one bowl.
In another bowl whisk together yogurt, 1 cup sugar, eggs, lemon zest and vanilla.
Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
With a spatula fold the vegetable oil in the batter.
Pour batter into pan and bake 50 minutes.
Meanwhile cook 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set Aside
When the cake is done, allow it to cool for 10 minutes
Place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. Pour warm lemon sugar mixture all over. Allow to soak in and cool.
For the glaze, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice mix well. pour over cake.