Lemon and Bergamot Scented Yogurt Cake

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Lemon and Bergamot Scented Yogurt Cake

 I'd never used Bergamots before (they look like a cross between an orange and a lemon and have a slightly bitter taste), so when Natoora sent me some in my recent box, I was intrigued. After a bit of research (I found out the distinctive aroma of the bergamot is most commonly known for its use in Earl Grey Tea) I came up with this recipe. The ground almonds and greek yogurt helped keep the cake lovely and moist.

It turned out to be a beautifully delicate cake, with a subtle citrus scent - perfectdusted with icing and sprinkled with poppy seeds.
                                     

LEMON AND BERGAMOT SCENTED YOGURT CAKE


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LEMON AND BERGAMOT SCENTED YOGURT CAKE

A citrus lemon and bergamot scented yogurt cake
prep time: 10 minscook time: 40 minstotal time: 50 mins

ingredients:

  • 200g Self Raising Flour
  • 100g Ground Almonds
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 150g Caster Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 250g Greek Yogurt
  • 150ml Sunflower Oil
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • Zest of half a Bergamot
  • Icing Sugar and Poppy seeds to serve

instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°c/160° fan/Gas 4. Oil a 20cm springform tin.
  • Step 2: Put all of the dry ingredients in a bowl and make a well in the centre.
  • Step 3: Add the wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Step 4: Pour into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for 40 minutes, although check after 30 minutes. A skewer should come out clean.
  • Step 5: Leave to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin and serve dusted with icing and sprinkled with poppy seeds.


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9 comments

  1. The Caked Crusader21 February 2010 at 19:47

    How interesting! Mr CC had bergamot in a fish dish on Saturday and we realised we didn't know what bergamot was i.e. herb, spice or anything else!

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  2. Sook22 February 2010 at 03:25

    Yogurt cake is seriously one of my favorite cakes to bake!! I love the lemony flavors and so I think I'm going to have to try this.

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  3. Maria♥22 February 2010 at 10:53

    I've never used Bergamont but I'm intrigued now. I've made a yoghurt cake before and it really makes the cake moist and fluffy, your cake looks exactly that.

    Maria
    x

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  4. kat22 February 2010 at 14:36

    I don't believe I've ever seen a bergamot in a store here ever

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  5. Maria22 February 2010 at 16:05

    I love yogurt cakes. I might try this one with grapefruit since I have a ton!

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  6. Katie22 February 2010 at 17:26

    Wow never heard of Bergamot either, sounds interesting. Looks a lovely moist cake

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  7. Maggie22 February 2010 at 22:18

    I have never seen Bergamot, but only ever smelt it mixed in with the tea leaves. The cake looks lovely and tender.

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  8. Choclette25 February 2010 at 20:26

    What a wonderful looking and sounding cake. Where on earth does one get bergamots from I wonder. I like Early Grey and keep thinking I should make an earl grey cake, but using bergamots direct sounds even better.

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  9. Stella26 February 2010 at 19:59

    Yum, I bet the citrusy flavor of the Bergamot went so well with the lemon. The bottom photo shows how moist the cake is!

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