Description
A light and fluffy dessert made with yogurt, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (28 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whip the egg whites until they form sturdy peaks.
- In another bowl, mix yogurt, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, then add to the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and springy to the touch.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before releasing it.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and don’t rush the egg whites. Experiment with different flavors like berries or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg