French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze

A simple, moist, and lightly sweet French classic with a citrusy twist! Perfect for teatime or dessert. 

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup plain yogurt 
• 2 cups self-raising flour 
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter 
• 2 eggs 
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 tsp baking powder
• A pinch of salt 
• Zest of 1 orange 

For the Marmalade Glaze:

• 1/2 cup orange marmalade 
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp lemon juice 

 Directions:

Cake Preparation:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf or round cake pan.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
4️⃣ Gradually fold dry ingredients into the yogurt mixture, stirring gently.
5️⃣ Add oil and mix until the batter is smooth.
6️⃣ Pour into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Marmalade Glaze:

1️⃣ Heat marmalade, water, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat until melted.
2️⃣ Brush the warm glaze over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Final Touch:

1️⃣ Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
2️⃣ Serve with tea or coffee for a delightful treat! 

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Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

• Calories: ~290 kcal
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fat: 14g
• Sugar: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 120mg

Tip: Add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra indulgence!