I first learned to make a French Yogurt Cake in France where it is considered a simple everyday cake. While it is easy to make and doesn’t take a long list of ingredients, I am never disappointed with the result. I like to use Greek yogurt and olive oil to give it a more rich Mediterranean flavor, but the best part is really the honey and lemon glaze that keeps it moist and gives it a great tang.
.French Yogurt Cake
1/2 cup Greek yogurt 3/4 cup raw cane sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cup flour (whole wheat or all-purpose) 2 tsp baking powder zest of 1 lemon (save the lemon for the glaze) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup honey and the juice of 1 lemon for the glaze
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)
With a whisk mix together the yogurt, sugar, and eggs.
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and lemon zest. Add the olive oil and mix until well incorporated.
Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Once the cake has cooled, heat the lemon juice and honey together in a sauce pan. Spoon the glaze over the cake, letting it absorb all of the liquid.
Serve this cake with strawberries marinated in Sauternes and a dollop of crème fraiche.
It’s a nice idea ! I never tried it this way and I’m very curious about the taste in the end. I’ll try !