Yogurt Dessert
Yogurt, orange rind and squeezed lemon juice baked in the oven for a Turkish dessert.
1 hr 5 min · Serves 12 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · 65 min total
- medium
- 1
CAKE. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C). In a mixing bowl, add yogurt and beat with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.
- 2
Gradually beat in icing sugar, eggs, butter, flour and rind until batter is smooth, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add baking powder and beat lightly, DO NOT OVERBEAT. Prepare a 9" x 13" oven-proof casserole dish or baking pan by spraying with a vegetable oil.
- 4
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated 350 F (180 C) oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a wooden toothpick into center; should come out dry.
- 5
SYRUP. About 20 minutes before cake is done, make the syrup. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water and lemon juice.
- 6
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- 7
Remove from heat and keep hot. GARNISH. In a cold mixing bowl, add whipping cream and beat until cream starts to thicken.
- 8
Add vanilla and beat for 10 seconds. Gradually add sugar and beat until cream is thickened.
- 9
Cut cake into serving pieces and place on individual dessert plates. Pour hot syrup over each piece, set aside and let cool.
- 10
To serve, sprinkle each piece with ground pistachio nuts, whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



