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Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup

Yogurt Cake with Honey Syrup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 cups pastry flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1/2 cup cognac
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Instructions

Preparation

  • 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 9 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with flour. Set aside.2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder.3 Gradually add the Greek yogurt, mixing small amounts at a time to ensure the yogurt gets mixed in completely. Add the eggs, cognac, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup honey and continue mixing the batter together until well blended.4 Pour batter into baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the surface has browned well.5 While the cake is baking, prepare the honey syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 1/2 cup honey. Bring to a very low bowl and cook until the syrup coats the back of a wooden spoon. Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly, and add the lemon juice.6 Upon removing the cake from the oven, immediately pour the syrup over the cake and let sit. If there is remaining syrup, set aside and use when serving.

Special instructions

  • Inspired by a trip to Greece, this cake is a delicious way to incorporate honey into baking. It's perfect for Rosh Hashanah too!