Lemon Fruit & Nut Cake
Lemon fruit & nut cake is a delightful dessert that combines the tangy flavor of lemons with the crunch of mixed nuts and the sweetness of dried fruits. It is a popular cake enjoyed by many around the world.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup Mixed nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1/2 cup Mixed dried fruits (e.g., raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- to taste for dusting Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the mixed nuts and dried fruits.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.