Lemon Yogurt Almond Cake with Citrus Glaze

Ingredients

For the Cake:

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Citrus Glaze:

- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon marmalade
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

For Topping:

- 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup almonds, sliced
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup fresh berries

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, beat 3/4 cup sugar and 2 large eggs until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix until well combined.

4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool the Cake:
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare the Citrus Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon marmalade, 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice, 1 teaspoon orange zest, and 1 teaspoon orange blossom water until smooth.

8. Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the citrus glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

9. Add Toppings:
Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pistachios, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, and 1/4 cup fresh berries on top of the glazed cake.

Total Time

PT55M
55 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

lemon cake, yogurt cake, almond dessert, citrus glaze, pistachio cake, homemade cake, gourmet dessert, easy cake recipe, oven dessert, fresh berries

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1800 calories

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