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Mary Berry Yoghurt Cake Recipe

Mary Berry Yoghurt Cake Recipe

Mary Berry's famous yoghurt cake is a true classic. It's been beloved for decades and with good reason! Not only is it delicious, but it's surprisingly easy to make too. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have this classic in no time. For the perfect light and fluffy texture, try Mary Berry's yoghurt cake - it's sure to become a family favourite.
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Author: Lori Walker, MS, RD
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 310kcal

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • bowl
  • cake tin

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 2 cups Greek yoghurt
  • 3 cups caster sugar (superfine sugar)
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 2 rind grated lemon

For the icing

  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup icing sugar (I use confectioners icing sugar)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and line an 8-inch (20cm) round cake tin.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well each time before adding in the next one.
  • Sift in the flour and fold it into the mixture until just combined. Add in the yoghurt and lemon rind, stirring to combine.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread it out evenly with a spatula or spoon. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown on top and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the icing, mix together the lemon juice and icing sugar until smooth and pour it over the cooled cake. Serve immediately.

Notes

- Try adding some other flavours to the cake like orange zest, ground almonds or spices.
- If you want a richer cake, use double cream instead of yoghurt for even more indulgence!
- For a simpler version of this recipe, omit the lemon and icing sugar topping and serve with some fresh berries.
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