Make a Delicious Turkish Tea Cake: Easy Baking Recipe

Name: Make a Delicious Turkish Tea Cake: Easy Baking Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 3 units Large Eggs (room temperature); 1 cup Granulated Sugar; 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt (full-fat for best results); 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil; 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (from one medium lemon); as needed Powdered Sugar (for dusting (optional))

Learn how to bake a delightful Turkish tea cake, perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the comforting flavors of Turkey to your kitchen, featuring a moist texture and a hint of citrus. Ideal for serving with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

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The moist and delicious Turkish Tea Cake

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

50m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Turkish

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

Protein

38g

Carbs

13g

Fat

A slice of Turkish Cake, ready to be enjoyed

Ingredients

Large Eggs
(room temperature)
3 units
Granulated Sugar
1 cup

Plain Yogurt
(full-fat for best results)
1 cup
Vegetable Oil
1 cup
All-Purpose Flour
1 cups
Baking Powder
2 teaspoons
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon

Lemon Zest
(from one medium lemon)
1 tablespoon
Powdered Sugar
(for dusting (optional))
as needed

Servings: 8

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

Golden baked Turkish Tea Cake

Instructions

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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20-22 cm (8-9 inch) round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 20-22 cm (8-9 inch) round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
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Ensure the oven is fully preheated before baking for even cooking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 3-4 minutes.
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Whisking well at this stage incorporates air, making the cake light and airy.

3
Add the plain yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Add the plain yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the egg mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Overmixing can develop gluten, making the cake tough. Mix only until ingredients are incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until no streaks of flour remain.
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Folding ensures a tender crumb. Do not use a mixer once flour is added.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Avoid opening the oven door during the first 20 minutes to prevent the cake from sinking.

6
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
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Cooling completely prevents the cake from breaking when sliced.