Greek Lemon Cake Recipe

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Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 50 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 10-inch tube pan

Greek Lemon Cake Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups cake flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

6 eggs

separated

2 cups white sugar

divided

1 cup butter

softened

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

Grandma's Fresh Apple Cake

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 10-inch tube pan.

Step 2

Sift the flour baking soda and salt together. Set mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the sugar beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Set aside.

Step 4

Beat butter and remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy 3 to 5 minutes. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.

Step 5

Blend in egg yolks lemon zest and lemon juice. Add flour mixture alternately with the yogurt mixing until combined. Gently fold in the egg whites and pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean 50 to 60 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling. Serves 12.

Nutritional Information

Greek Lemon Cake Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 443.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 62.7g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 0.7g 3%

Sugars: 34.6g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 11g 55%

Cholesterol: 136.3mg 45%

Vitamin A Iu: 615.4IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3%

Folate: 80.7mcg 20%

Calcium: 48.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 11.8mg 4%

Potassium: 111.6mg 3%

Sodium: 307.4mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 34%

Calories From Fat: 169.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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