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Almond Lemon Cake

Almond Lemon Cake using Almond Dreams yogurt as the main wet ingredient.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup Almond Dream yogurt
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 ¾ cup cake flour
  • 3-4 tablespoon corn meal
  • 2- teaspoon baking powder.
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon zest

Marscapone Frosting

  • 8 ounces mascarpone
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. milk as needed
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 325°F.
  • Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar at high speed in a stand mixture.
  • Then add Almond yogurt and mix for another minute.
  • Stir in the eggs, one at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition.
  • Pour in the flour, baking powder baking soda and corn meal into the batter, and then add the grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Stir well until everything is fully combined.
  • Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
  • Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
  • Bake 45–50 minutes at 325 degrees until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool.

Marscapone Frosting

  • Mix all ingredients in a stand mixer.
  • Add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting has the right texture.
  • Top liberally with the Marscapone frosting.
  • Serve and enjoy!