Honey Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe

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Honey Lemon Yogurt Cake
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Directions:

  1. Combine the honey, zest, 6 tablespoons of the sugar, and 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes; syrup should lightly coat the back of a metal spoon.
  3. Remove lemon peel and stir in the lemon juice.
  4. Set pan aside to cool.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a deep, 9-inch round cake pan.
  6. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and remaining 6 tablespoons of sugar together until pale and thick.
  7. Sift 1-1/4 cups of flour and baking powder together. Add to the egg mixture and stir.
  8. Add remaining butter and yogurt cheese.
  9. Add just enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to come away from the sides of the bowl.
  10. In another bowl: Beat the egg whites until stiff.
  11. Add 1/3 to the yogurt batter and gently fold inches
  12. Carefully fold remaining whites into batter.
  13. Spread into cake pan and bake for 35 minutes.
  14. Cake should be golden brown. When cake is still warm, pour syrup over the cake. Let cake sit for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 455.32 Kcal (1906 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.34g 19%
Cholesterol 71.8mg 24%
Sodium 595.02mg 25%
Potassium 243.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 81.01g 27%
Sugars 54.94g 220%
Dietary Fiber 2.85g 11%
Protein 9.1g 18%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 167.2mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 271.21 Kcal (1136 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.35g 19%
Cholesterol 42.77mg 24%
Sodium 354.43mg 25%
Potassium 145.03mg 5%
Total Carbs 48.25g 27%
Sugars 32.72g 220%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 11%
Protein 5.42g 18%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 11%
Calcium 99.6mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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