Lemon Yogurt Cake with Candied Fruit
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- 100g sugar (½ cup)
- 120ml oil (½ cup)
- 125g yogurt (½ cup)
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- 180g flour (1½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder
- 3 tablespoons candied fruit
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Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 25x13cm (9×5 inches) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until slightly frothy.
- Add the sugar, oil, yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Sift in the flour and baking powder, then gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula or whisk. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the candied fruit, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of lemon glaze, if desired.