Yogurt Cake

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 eggs, thickly beaten
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
  • Syrup:
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 slice lemon
    • 1 slice orange

Recipe method:

  • Combine water, sugar, lemon and orange slices in small saucepan.
  • Cook at a slow boil until clear and syrupy. Set aside.
  • Mix and sift flour and baking powder.
  • Add sugar to eggs gradually, beating constantly, until smooth and thick.
  • Stir in yogurt. Add orange rind and flour-baking powder mixture. Mix smooth.
  • Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 minutes.
  • Remove. Cake will have a delicate brown color.
  • Pour cool syrup slowly over hot cake until absorbed. Cool.
  • Cut cake diagonally into diamond shapes.
  • Serve plain or garnished with diced orange sections, whipped cream, toasted almonds, chopped pistachio nuts or whatever else you desire.

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