Description
A light and fluffy yogurt cake with delightful lemon zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with oil or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whip egg whites using an electric mixer until sturdy, glossy peaks form.
- In the bowl with dry ingredients, add yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the surface is golden brown and springs back when touched.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing for serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruit or a light glaze for extra flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: yogurt cake, cloud cake, light dessert, lemon cake, easy baking
