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Greek Yogurt Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

A moist and tangy cake with a hint of lemon and the crunch of poppy seeds, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix well.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the poppy seeds.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Lemon, Poppy Seed
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