Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 1/4 cup pastry/cake flour ((160 grams))
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup +1 tablespoon butter (softened)* ((56 grams))
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ((125 grams))
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons greek yogurt (plain or lemon if you want a more lemony flavoured cake) ((91 grams))
  • 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature - I used 2%)
  • 1 cup powdered/icing sugar ((120 grams))
  • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven 350F (180C). Lightly grease and flour an 8 inch (20cm) cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In a large bowl beat the butter, sugar and zest until creamy about 3 minutes, then add the egg and beat well, add the flour and combine, then add the yogurt and milk and beat until smooth approximately 1 minute. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry or with a couple of crumbs attached. Let the cake cool to warmish then pour the frosting on the cake. Serve. Enjoy!