Easy Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake Recipe: Moist & Delicious!

Name: Easy Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake Recipe: Moist & Delicious!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 units Eggs; 1 cup Sugar; 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract; 1 lemon Lemon zest; 1 cup Shredded coconut; 2 containers Yogurt (small containers, approx. 200g each); 1/2 cup Fresh lemon juice; 1 cup Vegetable oil; a pinch Salt; 3 cups All-purpose flour; 2 bags Baking powder (total 15 grams); as needed Apricot jam (for topping); a little Orange blossom water (for topping, mixed with jam); as needed Coconut flakes (for topping); as needed Cherries (for garnish)

Discover how to make a moist and delicious lemon and coconut yogurt cake from scratch! This easy recipe combines eggs, sugar, vanilla, lemon zest, coconut, yogurt, lemon juice, oil, and a pinch of salt, all blended together. Then, flour and baking powder are added to create a perfect batter. Baked to golden perfection and topped with apricot jam, orange blossom water, coconut flakes, and cherries for a beautiful finish. Perfect for any occasion!

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Finished Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake with Cherries

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

40m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Mediterranean

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

Protein

55g

Carbs

20g

Fat

Decorating the Cake with Apricot Jam

Ingredients

Servings: 10

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Golden Baked Cake

Instructions

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In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, coconut, yogurt, squeezed lemon juice, oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
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In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, coconut, yogurt, squeezed lemon juice, oil, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
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Ensure all wet ingredients are well combined for a consistent batter.
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Transfer the blended mixture from the blender to a large bowl. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Transfer the blended mixture from the blender to a large bowl. Gradually add flour and baking powder, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Mix until no dry streaks remain.

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Grease and flour your chosen baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place in a preheated oven on turbo mode (bottom heat only) and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Grease and flour your chosen baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place in a preheated oven on turbo mode (bottom heat only) and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Make sure the oven is fully preheated for even baking. Using bottom heat only (if your oven has this function) helps prevent the top from browning too quickly.
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Once the cake has cooled completely, spread apricot jam mixed with a little orange blossom water over the top. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and arrange fresh cherries for garnish.
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Once the cake has cooled completely, spread apricot jam mixed with a little orange blossom water over the top. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and arrange fresh cherries for garnish.
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Allow the cake to cool fully before decorating to prevent the glaze from melting. Adjust the amount of orange blossom water to your preference.