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Lemon Yogurt Cake
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So wonderful!
07/09/2008 at 10:27pm
User: Eryn from Tigard, OR User Rating:
I initially made this cake per the recipe and it was a HUGE hit. Everyone at the dinner asked for the recipe and loved the blueberry topping. I thought i would attempt to adjust the cake recipe to cut out the cholesterol from the eggs and all the saturated fat in the yogurt. So i used 5 egg whites instead of the 3 whole eggs, and used non-fat vanilla yogurt instead of whole-milk yogurt. This turned out wonderful as well! I re-fed this newly revised recipe to the same people, and of the 10, only 3 could tell a "slight" difference. Also, i recommend, unless you want an abundance of blueberry sauce to just cut the whole recipe in half as it still is too much sauce --but it is delicious! Another suggestion that worked for me was after i cooled the cake about 5 minutes, i took a fork and make slits in the cake so the sugar/lemon mix would soak into the cake better. I waited another 10 minutes for it to all absorb while still in the pan, then took it out to finish cooling.
jas
07/08/2008 at 11:34pm
User: mariangeli from chicago, IL User Rating:
this is great.
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
07/04/2008 at 02:58am
User: Chely from bloomington, CA User Rating:
I'm baffled at how many people got this wrong. I don't even bother to plug in the Kitchen Aid. I've made it several times with nothing but a big bowl and a whisk; the results are perfect every time. Thanks Ina, your my favorite.
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL
06/26/2008 at 10:18am
User: KOBI from NORTH CANTON, OH User Rating:
This cake is so easy to make. And it is delicious. This has become a family favorite. You can pair it with fresh strawberries and blueberries.
PERFECT
06/20/2008 at 11:27am
User: Marc from Dallas, TX User Rating:
If one goes and buys the ingredients the day the cake is made and use quality bakeware, follow directions...putting the exact quality ingredients together the recipe calls for...it will come out perfect.
needs to be changed a little
06/11/2008 at 05:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the recipe plain is good, but I find it much more delicous when I add 2 T. of lemon juice into the batter, and at the end combine 2T. sugar with 1/2 pint fresh blue berries that have taken a nice spin through the microwave and place it on top for a balance of sweet and sour.
Yummy
06/11/2008 at 11:04am
User: Annabel from Sioux City, IA User Rating:
Absolutely delicious! So good with the blueberry sauce!! My family loved it and requested it for our Father's Day dinner this weekend.
Good, but it is better if...
06/10/2008 at 01:56pm
User: Jackie from Durham, NC User Rating:
This cake is great, but I find that it is even better with my personal tweaks. When I completely eliminated the oil, added a half-a-cup more yogurt and added a few tablespoons of baking soda, the cake becoame lighter and spongier. The suagr-lemon juice mixture is essential, but the glaze is unneccesary. It is best served with cooked fruit.
Absolutely delicious!
06/02/2008 at 04:11pm
User: Sherry from Plainfield, IL User Rating:
This loaf is outstanding! Refreshing citrus flavor, very moist cake, easy to make--you can't ask for more. Suggest using a thin skewer or toothpick to poke holes in the cake for the glaze. don't skip the icing either! It's not too sweet and really enhances the lemon flavor.
Fabulous lemony cake
06/01/2008 at 12:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Just served it a barbecue and everyone loved it. So easy to make. I also think that using whole yogurt is the way to go. Wouldn't substitute with low-fat becuae it will defnitely change the consistency.
Horrible
05/27/2008 at 05:26pm
User: Phoenix from York, PA User Rating:
I made this because I love lemon. I was disapointed! It was not difficult to make I am a pretty experienced baker. The taste was horrible, way too heavy. It suppose to be somewhat heavy but it was toooo heavy. Not moist at all. I did do the lemon simple syrup over top (did not help). I had one piece could not even serve it to my husband!
Tastes good, but texture is like a sponge!
05/09/2008 at 09:46am
User: Barbara from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
I've made this cake three times and have been meticulous about following the recipe. The taste is good, but the texture is horrible. Three strikes, this cake is OUT!
1st time user
05/03/2008 at 05:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you Ina - this recipe was extremely easy and very tasty. I tried it a second time and used orange in place of the lemon. My husband loved them both.
Try a Raspberry Coulis with it!!!
04/28/2008 at 07:12pm
User: Jennifer from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
I made this for some friends over for dinner. It came out more like a pound cake texture..oh well. I did not use the glaze, but did use the syrup...yummy. I made a raspberry coulis to with it...fabulous!
A Couple of Tips
04/28/2008 at 09:07am
User: Gail from grafton, MS User Rating:
After reading the comments, I think I know why a few had unsatisfactory results. This recipe calls for "plain whole-milk yogurt" which means yogurt with a fat content of 3.25%. Don't substitute. Secondly the "vegetable oil" required, this means any tasteless veg. oil (I used corn). DO NOT substitute with olive oil.
Great!
04/24/2008 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We found the cake to be moist and delicious - even more moist the second day! The lemony flavor was just right. I only drizzled the glaze rather than covering the cake, using less than half the glaze recipe. With that being said, the cake doesn't really need the glaze as it's great without it, too. Love Ina!!
OMG BEST CAKE EVER
04/20/2008 at 07:09pm
User: lala from bronx, NY User Rating:
THIS RECIPE IS SO EASY, I TRIED IT THE FIRST TIME INSTEAD OF YOGURT I USED MILK AND BUTTER MILK COMBINED AND I DID NOT HAVE LEMON I USED ORANGE. IT WAS LITE AND FLUFFY. THE 2ND TIME I USED LEMON INSTEAD AND IT WAS FABULOUS AGAIN BUT NOT YOGURT THANKS INA
Incredibly moist! Wonderful!
04/19/2008 at 09:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this recipe dozens of times, and all but once it has turned out perfect (I did expierience the "underbaked" center on one occasion) I bake this atleast once a month to sell at community bakesales, and lable it "Lemon Yogurt Bread".. it's a great excuse to eat cake for breakfast!
Disappointed
04/18/2008 at 06:26pm
User: Patricia from Fallbrook, CA User Rating:
I was so eager to make this cake when I saw Ina make it on her show. However, it was heavy, did not rise properly and took much longer to cook than identified. I have a commercial stove and used all the freshest ingredients. I don't think I'll try it again. Wha wha
Great Cake
04/16/2008 at 05:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great lemony cake?nice and light
All Easter Smiles
04/14/2008 at 05:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This lemon yogurt cake has to be the best lemon dessert we've had
My cake turned out very dense...
04/13/2008 at 12:05pm
User: heather from simi valley, CA User Rating:
This is the first recipe of Ina's that I didn't like. The cake was very dense and wasn't at all cake like. But unfortunently I am compairing it to Ina's regular lemon cake which is absolutely wonderful!! I perfer butter to yogurt any day.
Wonderful !!!!!!!!!!!!
03/29/2008 at 09:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe! It was fast, easy, homemade and delicious. The lemon flavor is strong.
delicious
03/26/2008 at 11:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is my favorite cake (and everyone else who tries it)! You will not be disappointed!
Excellent
03/26/2008 at 10:57am
User: Max from HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA User Rating:
Thanks for the recipe it is a success everytime that I do it...but even in Costa Rica is a bum.... I have to send it to my sister at D.C. and then my mom in Costa Rica and then my mom says that a lots of her friends want the recipe....Thank you so much again y xoxox
Simple
03/24/2008 at 07:48pm
User: JENNY from Richmond, KY User Rating:
I previously made Ina's other lemon cake recipe. This one is MUCH easier and almost as good. Plus I believe it's healthier!
Easily altered.
03/22/2008 at 05:49pm
User: Noemee from Carbondale, IL User Rating:
I have made this cake several times and every time it is a crowd pleaser. However, the lemon might be a bit too tart for most, so I substitute everything lemon with orange. Furthermore, I omit the glaze, the cake is sweet enough without it.
Refreshing
03/16/2008 at 10:08pm
User: Jessica from Valley Stream, NY User Rating:
Delicious and easy to make, but if I did it again I would leave out the soaking part. It was a really moist and yummy cake and the extra liquid just gave it a questionable texture.
Yum
03/15/2008 at 12:26am
User: Alanah from Houston, TX User Rating:
I added poppy seeds to make a lemon poppy seed cake. I liked the lemon flavor and thought it was a great coffee/tea cake because it isn't a hugely moist cake. The lemon syrup added a nice moistness and extra lemon flavor to the cake. I did the glaze also. I cut the sugar in half in the cake, syrup and glaze. I thought it was sweet enough, my family doesn't like very sweet things.
Not Again!
02/28/2008 at 06:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My problem with this recipe was not the texture or lemon flavor but the taste. It was oily, almost greasy in taste. It left a very unpleasant taste in my mouth. I will not make this again.
Fantastic!!
02/28/2008 at 02:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this cake for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! It is one of the simplest pound cake recipes I have come across--perfect for first time bakers! After reading some of the negative reviews, I think that a lot of the cakes were unsuccessful because of cooking time and equipment. In terms of cooking time, I left my cake in the oven for an extra 10 minutes. Toothpick "testing" works most of the time, but for something like this, I use a thin chopstick in order to test the center. In terms of cookware, I prefer making poundcakes in an earthenware loaf pan. I HIGHLY recommend Le Creuset's...it retails for about $30. My cake turned out perfectly cooked and somewhat browned in my loaf pan.
good
02/24/2008 at 03:35pm
User: emily from lehi, UT User Rating:
This cake is simple and delicious. I have made it a number of times and it has turned out perfect every time. Rather than serve it with the blueberry sauce, I have found people have preferred fresh berries dusted in confectioners sugar.
crowd pleaser
02/20/2008 at 12:06pm
User: roshni from Piscataway, NJ User Rating:
Eveyone loved this cake!! Especially with the blueberry sauce. Its so easy and delicious.
Moist and Delicious
02/12/2008 at 07:10am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is absoultely amazing. I've made it several times already. It taste even better the next day as the lemon flavor intensifies.
Another winner!
02/08/2008 at 08:32am
User: jan from lakeland, FL User Rating:
Made this cake for work and it was a hit. Made it for friends last weekend and it was another hit. My grandson LOVED this one. Another winner, Ina.
yummy lemony yogurt cake
02/07/2008 at 12:25pm
User: candi from woodbury, NY User Rating:
While I loved this recipe when I finally mastered it, I threw out 2 whole loaves first. I ended up omitting the lemon sauce on cake, it made it too soft and the whole cake fell apart. The third time was the charm, and I put the glaze on, (although I would recommend doing that later rather than sooner)And my whole family loved it, we love lemon!
So disappointing.
02/04/2008 at 06:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Ina's recipes are always so fantastic. This one, however, failed to please me. The cake did not cook evenly, even in my fairly new, even temperature oven. It got too brown before the inside was done cooking. It also cracked on the top hugely. Once it was cooled however, I took a taste and the inside was rather eggy/oily, even though I did wait until the cake tester was clean to remove it. Even with the lemon glaze, I did not get much lemon, but rather oil and eggs. I will never stop using Ina's recipe, but this one will surely go into the "Revise Me" part of my recipes.
Lemon vs Orange
02/03/2008 at 12:18pm
User: Victoria from Monroe Twp, NJ User Rating:
the lemon yogurt cake is great, however, using fresh orange is even better. try it!
loved it
01/31/2008 at 12:47am
User: Hannah from La Verne, CA User Rating:
This is the first cake I chose to do as my first attempt of making cake from scratch, and it turned out absolutely wonderful. I didn't have any lemons, so I used lime zest instead, and I also squeezed in a bit of lime juice to heighten up the flavour. Instead of yogurt, I used sour cream, and for the simple syrup, I doubled the ingredients, and squeezed the remaining lime juice. After the cake cooled, I poured the entire syrup over, making it super moist and tasty.
Great lemon cake!
01/30/2008 at 09:57pm
User: Haejin from Seaside, CA User Rating:
I made this cake for my family, next door neighbor and my hubby's co-workers and it was a huge hit!!! Thanks, Ina, for sharing this great recipe!
Soft and Sour
01/28/2008 at 05:32pm
User: Megan from Akron, OH User Rating:
This cake was easy to make and very nice. The texture is lovely, but the icing makes the cake very tart. I would recommend leaving it off unless it's for dessert. Otherwise, it's really nice with tea or coffee.
Best Lemon Cake
01/27/2008 at 10:02pm
User: Catherine from Bristow, VA User Rating:
I love this cake! It is perfect for any occasion or just pull it out of the freezer for a lovely additive to Sunday tea/coffee. Make it for a housewarming or for a potluck! As always Ina is awesome!
tasty
01/23/2008 at 12:20pm
User: rheanna from whitefish, MT User Rating:
this is a great cake- very lemony and fresh! it gets better the second day- but the first day is great too- next time i make it i am omitting the glaze- it really didn't need it.
Rubbery...not great
01/22/2008 at 11:23am
User: Ann from Long Beach, CA User Rating:
I had 7 people at the table and only the 11 year old liked it. He was the only child. The cake was rubbery and had little flavor. The glaze was great and added much needed flavor and we all liked the Blueberry Sauce was very good as well. I would do all the toppings on another lemon cake!
Better Second Time
01/20/2008 at 10:57pm
User: Jamie from Durham, NC User Rating:
I made this recipe with my friend during the holidays and it was pretty good, except the glaze was a little too sour for my taste. However, today I made this recipe again while using 1/4 cup sugar, yielding a sweeter glaze. It was much better this time around. Yum yum.
Lemon Heaven
01/19/2008 at 11:50pm
User: Christina from Enterprise, AL User Rating:
I loved this cake! I've never been too crazy over lemon cake or lemon anything but this was great. It was so easy. The only thing, I didn't have a loaf pan so I used a bundt pan and it came out perfect. A slice of this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's Lemonny Heaven! Thanks Ina!
Omg this is great
01/19/2008 at 11:12am
User: SUE from arnasas pass, TX User Rating:
Made this cake for the first time and loved it. Will make it again but this time with the glaze was alittle to sweet for me. But this recipe is a keeper. Thanks Ina
Great recipe
01/16/2008 at 07:18pm
User: michele from prince frederick, MD User Rating:
I made no alterations and it came out perfect. I did not do the glaze. It was sweet enough. I cooked it exactly 50 minutes in my electric oven. Moist and wonderful.
Pretty good
01/15/2008 at 08:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe is definately simple & a one bowl recipe. I added blueberries to the batter versus serving with blueberry sauce. I tried a slice before pouring the syrup over it & liked the lemon flavor the syrup added more. My 4 & 5 yr old boys also loved it. Great activity to do with your kids.
Not a keeper
01/13/2008 at 06:59pm
User: Rhonda from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Too spongy, uneven cooking-did not like the blueberry sauce at all. Will try the other lemon cakes sans yogurt.
There are easier and better quickbreads
01/12/2008 at 12:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I think this recipe is unnecessarily complex. I added the oil with the other liquids and the texture of the resulting bread is good. I baked it for 55 minutes and it was perfectly done. Before glazing cooled bread, I poked holes in the top of cooled bread with a wood skewer (for even absorption). But, after all this, I think the flavor was just okay. Interestingly, I think this recipes was copied with minor modifications from a Feb 2005 Bon Appetit Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze recipe. Check it out on Epicurious website.
Yummy
01/11/2008 at 02:03pm
User: BOBBI from lapeer, MI User Rating:
So easy, so delish.... I will make again & again.
Lemony Loaf
01/10/2008 at 12:19am
User: Lee from Frankfort, KY User Rating:
The 'cake', I mean loaf, seemed to turn out pretty well. I made only minor adjustments to the recipe such as a slight cut back on the sugar. I checked the loaf right after 50 minutes baking and the center was gooey, set the clock for 10 more minutes and it dried it out somewhat, so best guess is that it bakes in 55 minutes. I also used confectioners sugar that had been on my shelf for a while and it was not fresh and I could tell, so I would be sure to use fresh sugar next time. I also had to poke holes on the top for the glaze to seep into the loaf. I will try it again to get it right.
WOW - Loved it!
01/09/2008 at 11:05pm
User: lynda from Sonora, CA User Rating:
I found that I needed to cook an extra 5 minutes in my oven. After resting 10 minutes I poured the cooked lemon-sugar mixture over the cake while still in the pan to allow it to soak in. After cake was cool enough to handle, I removed the cake from the loaf pan onto a serving plate.
great lemon flavor
01/09/2008 at 02:54pm
User: Tabitha from Saint Clair Shores, MI User Rating:
great moist cake I did add a little lemon juice to batter and skipped the glaze takes longer than 50 min to cook my took 1 hour
Easy, delicious cake
01/06/2008 at 10:28pm
User: Emily from SAINT PAUL, MN User Rating:
This cake turned out very well, although I had to bake it for 70 minutes. After 50 minutes it was very mooshy on the inside. After 70 minutes however, it was perfectly baked all the way through. I put the lemon + sugar mixture on the cake, but not the additional glaze. It tasted delicious - not too strong a lemon flavor, and the cake was very light. The trick is to get the eggs to room temp before cooking. I highly recommend!
Fabulous!!
01/06/2008 at 09:37pm
User: Laura from Allen, TX User Rating:
This cake was great! After the 50 minutes were up I turned the oven down to 325 and baked it another 10 minutes and it came out perfect! Don't think it needs the glaze or the blueberry sauce but I think either would be great with it.
excellent
01/06/2008 at 08:30pm
User: anna from waverly, NY User Rating:
this is the first time I made the cake and my whole family loved it. I just couldn't get the blueberry sauce to thicken, but it was still good. PERFECT!
Lemony and delicious!
01/06/2008 at 08:22pm
User: Dorit from Odessa, FL User Rating:
This cake was very easy to make, with ingredients I always have. It came out delicious, and lemony. My husband & I ate most of it in one afternoon - we just could not stop eating it. I even made a mistake and added the 1/3 cup lemon juice into the mix, did not seem to mess up the recipe, so I will continue to do so. I can't understand how anyone can mess this one up, if you follow the recipe, and even make a little error as I did, it is still a perfect cake. I will make this many many times. Thank you Ina for another wonderful recipe, I can always count on you for great reliable recipes!
Great Choice!
01/06/2008 at 12:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a super easy recipe. I made it the first time this past Thanksgiving and have rave reviews. It's light and refreshing after a heavy meal.
Healthy and Refreshing
01/05/2008 at 10:55am
User: morgan from Vidalia, GA User Rating:
The lemon cake was so moist and it went down very easy! The yogurt was a great idea. I also used fat-free yogurt and it didnt make a difference just a tad healthier is all! Vanilla icecream is perfect with it. Oh and so is coffee if u like it. very quick,simple,easy clean-up,healthy dessert:)
Moist and yummy
01/05/2008 at 09:11am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy to make and so moist and delicious. We have a lemon tree and this is a great way to enjoy them. All my neighbors have asked for the recipe!
If you love the taste of lemon
01/04/2008 at 11:14am
User: Rhonda from Yakima, WA User Rating:
I didn't have any trouble with the pan overflowing. I doubled the receipe in two loaf pans (one to freeze). The glaze is very strong which was fine for some family members. I topped with a touch of whipped cream. Next time I will shorten the cooking time by 5 minutes.
disappointing
01/04/2008 at 03:04am
User: linda from forest, VA User Rating:
First of all,the recipe is written in a confusing manner. I am an expert baker and added the lemon juice to the batter as did several other reviewers. The first time I made it,it was a sodden, heavy mess. I tried it again, this time putting the lemon juice where it belonged and it still didn't turn out. The middle doesn't get done, the outside is overdone. I adore Ina but this recipe is not up to snuff.
Mother and Daughter Favorite
12/27/2007 at 05:38pm
User: Kim from Wayerbury, CT User Rating:
I'm normally a chocolate cake lover, however, once I tried this recipe I quickly became a lemon cake lover! My mom loves it too.
Almost Right!!
12/16/2007 at 03:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I do the love the cake, but I would like it to have a more lemon taste in the cake. The glaze was too much and I will omit next time. The cake is perfect with coffee.
Delicious !
11/18/2007 at 02:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious !
Moist & Flavorful
11/04/2007 at 08:08pm
User: Heidi from Valencia, CA User Rating:
The cake was easy to make and my family loved it. Even without the glaze this cake is delicious! I would definitely make it again. Thanks Ina!
Soo Good!
11/01/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is sooo delicious. It's now a standard for company and brunches. Whenever I need a good recipe I can always trust Ina. I like to serve this cake with vanilla yogurt and fresh blue berries for a lighter tasting delicious dessert.
Good but overflowed pan
10/14/2007 at 02:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful lemon tart flavor. I didn't use the confectioner's glaze because it really didn't need the extra sugar glaze unless you wanted it. I loved it plain. I would make it again in a bigger loaf pan. A lot of work for a very tasty bread. Sold very well at our Church Bake Sale by the slice. Drawbacks to recipe: overflowed loaf pan used and was gooey in the middle (raw) when baking time was up. I would still try this recipe again with larger loaf pan and longer baking time.
SO-SO NOT THE BEST
10/06/2007 at 08:35pm
User: marjorie from Boulder, CO User Rating:
I was so anxious to try this,and have to admit I was a little bit disappointed. The texture was too coarse for my taste,little rubbery and heavy.Mine also sunk in the middle,which meant most of the syrup soaked into the middle,unfortunately the rest of the cake was too dry.I don't think I will make it again.
Lemon Cake Heaven
10/06/2007 at 06:42pm
User: Natasha from Bronx, NY User Rating:
I tried this recipe last week and my husband and children just loved it! We ate that every night. I'll be adding this to my holiday baking list. Thanks for a simply delicious recipe. I'll be watching for more.
Lemon Yogurt Cake Barefoot Contessa
10/05/2007 at 05:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Today is the second time that I have made this cake. I watched Ina Garten make it, it's simple and oh so deliscious. Right after sex, this is the best.
lemony cake
10/04/2007 at 07:49pm
User: diane from gilroy, CA User Rating:
I have made this twice, once just as written and found it too moist from the syrup and a little too much lemon (I liked it more than my family). The second time I added blueberries to the batter and omitted the syrup-this time it was perfect for my families taste.
Moist and light
10/04/2007 at 08:16am
User: carey from charlotte, NC User Rating:
I made the recipe just as it was written and it turned out beautiful. The Blueberry sauce (made with fresh wild picked Maine berries) was nothing to write home about. In-fact we did not like it at all.... But the cake is a keeper!
Moist & Delicious!
10/03/2007 at 10:06pm
User: Renee from Plumas Lake, CA User Rating:
This cake is soooo moist & tangy. I love that it is made with yogurt! The yogurt also makes it really easy & quick to make. The only two things I would suggest are: 1. Cover the edges of the loaf pan with tin foil b/c my edges always get brown (I have made this several times). 2. I didn't think it was necessary to use all of the lemon flavoed simple syrup...made the cake too wet. I highly recommend trying this cake!
multiple tries, multiple failures
10/03/2007 at 09:11am
User: JOYCE from tucson, AZ User Rating:
I love the taste of this cake but could not get it to bake evenly . I checked oven temp and size of pan but never got a good result.
Fell in Center
10/02/2007 at 04:16pm
User: Jan from Lee's Summit, MO User Rating:
I tried to make this cake and followed the directions exactly. I tested the cake with a toothpick to check if it was done. Their were no crumbs on the toothpick, and it was nicely browned on the top. When I took it out of the pan, it broke in the middle, and the center of the cake was still liquid. It actually drained out on the cookie sheet. The taste was good (what we could eat from around the edges.) I'm not sure what went wrong, but I don't think I will try this recipe again. I usually love Ina's recipies, and perhaps I did something wrong.
Delicious
10/01/2007 at 04:21pm
User: Karen from Carnegie, PA User Rating:
I made this cake and just loved it. The lemon is just perfect.
It's alright
09/26/2007 at 02:06am
User: Montessa from Loma Linda, CA User Rating:
Maybe it's because I'm no used to the texture of yogurt cakes, but this one was a strange underdone, almost pudding like texture. Even with adequate, almost to the point of over-cooking, the cake seemed underdone, in a not-good way. The addition of the lemon simple syrup increased the flavor, but without that, the lemon flavor is a bit weak. Also a little rubbery. I might try to modify and use less oil.
Tracey, New Jersey
09/23/2007 at 12:08am
User: Tracey from West Trenton, NJ User Rating:
This cake was a breeze to make and tasted fabulous. I put the syrup on both to top and bottom. Loved that I didn't need to take out my mixer! Will definitely make it again and also planning to try it with orange.
Delicious !
09/17/2007 at 09:54pm
User: KRISTIN from anderson, IN User Rating:
I have made this cake for parties ever since I seen Ina make it ! Everybody loves it !
Real Winner!
09/17/2007 at 10:33am
User: Christine from Glen ellyn, IL User Rating:
I made this followed the simple recipe and it was absolutely perfect! I don't usually bake with yogurt but this was really scrumptious!
Terrific
09/15/2007 at 03:40pm
User: PETER from New York, NY User Rating:
I've made this cake several times and it is easy, fast, and foolproof. I've made a few substitutes when I didn't have the exact ingredients and it was still great -- once I used oranges instead of lemons, and lowfat yogurt instead of whole milk yogurt didn't seem to matter at all. One suggestion: before you pour the lemon syrup over the cake, take a toothpick and make little holes all over the top crust so the syrup has somewhere to go and will seep in better.
WARNING
08/26/2007 at 09:24pm
User: John from Oak Ridge, TN User Rating:
I made this today and carefully followed the recipe as written. It's not a cake. It's a sponge, and it's disgusting. I might try her other Lemon Cake recipe...the one that calls for butter instead of yogurt.
Fabulous and refreshing!
08/20/2007 at 07:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the PERFECT compliment for fish. It is moist, tart and very tasty and light. I wouldn't change a single thing! Thanks Ina!!!
not quite lemon pound cake....
08/20/2007 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
but very good considering its healthier ingredients! Will make again
Good flavor, spongy texture
08/14/2007 at 01:39pm
User: JAN from Pawleys island, SC User Rating:
I love Ina's recipes, cook them all the time. But, this one flopped in terms of texture. I made by the book, it turned out picture perfect but the texture was tough, spongey and tasted a little too much like the oil. I put holes in it all over with a toothpick so the cake would absorb the syrup. I think I'll try another reviewer's idea and refrigerate it and see if that doesn't remove the oily flavor.
To die for ...
08/13/2007 at 06:57pm
User: Susan from Newburgh, IN User Rating:
Oh, this was sooo good. I didn't even put the glaze on the top. And, I couldn't find plain yogurt that was not low-fat, so my cake was altered in that way as well. Not difficult, and just very good. This will become a standard at our house. Thank you.
typical Ina!
08/13/2007 at 02:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is so easy and so delicious. I needed a fail-proof, quick, easy, and wonderful cake recipe and this is it. Thanks!
wnnderfully moist and lemony
08/12/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this cake twice as my husband loved it. I found it was very lemony- just the way I like it. The blueberry sauce is a nice addition and we also served it with vanilla ice cream. Some family members found it too lemony but the vast majority loved it. I would definitely recommend it- very easy to make.
great
08/08/2007 at 11:08pm
User: Lynn from Manteo, NC User Rating:
even delish without the glaze
The best lemon cake!
08/08/2007 at 11:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I substituted non-fat vanilla yogurt for the whole-milk plain yogurt and the cake was moist and delicious! There was NONE left and my dad has specifically requested this particular lemon cake for his 70th b-day bash! I am going to make two to make sure that there is enoough!
Perfect
08/05/2007 at 04:48pm
User: TRACY from Brecksville, OH User Rating:
I am not a baker so I was ecstatic with how this cake turned out. It looks exactly like the finished product Ina made on the show and think it will become a staple in my recipe collection.
a disappointment
07/24/2007 at 12:28am
User: EMILY from Ammon, ID User Rating:
I am a huge fan of Ina Garten, and her recipes are always a hit with my family and friends, but this one didn't deliver. The first time I made the cake, it came out a gooey, sticky, and burnt mess. The second time through, I put on my best "Ina" impression. I sifted, beat, and followed every direction to the tee--I even watched the episode simultaneously, so that Ina and I could bake this delicious cake together. Result? Still gooey, still sticky, and still a burnt mess.
Mouth watering
07/22/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Patricia from Vallejo, CA User Rating:
I originally made this for a tea then later as a hostess gift and as a dessert on a picnic. Now, I must make an extra one each time for my husband, as it has become a favorite of his. It is not only delicious and refreshing on a hot day, but it truly makes your mouth water. I have had more requests for this simple recipe.
Super moist cake
07/17/2007 at 06:04pm
User: NIcole from Henderson, NV User Rating:
This yogurt cake is a great summer dessert. It has great flavor with the lemons and blueberry sauce. The best part is how moist and decadent it tastes!
This was very incredible
07/13/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Christina from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI User Rating:
Very good. I added extra lemon to the mix, and fresh lime juice. It was very, very lemony. So, you really have to like Lemon. I also poked holes in the top before adding the sugar and lemon. It was quite good. It makes the inside a little soggy where the holes were, but lemony and good. I did not use all the confectioners sugar glaze as it was too much, however, I did add a bit of vanilla to the glaze mixture, which was good flavor too. In addition, I used Fat Free yogurt, and it turned out just fine. I think that with this recipe you could very easily substitute SPLENDA for sugar. Next time I make it I am going to try that and decrease the oil.
awesome
07/10/2007 at 11:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this cake several times and never tire of it.
lemon cake
07/05/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This cake is close to perfect. It is light and flavorful. Perfect for summer.
Delicious for brunch
06/16/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Lindsay from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
I made this for a brunch I hosted and topped it with sliced strawberries and blueberries. It was beautiful and so delicious. I skipped the final glaze to make it less "dessert-y" and more like a breakfast quick bread. This is a recipe I will go back to again and again.
not so hot
06/13/2007 at 07:35pm
User: Silvia from Lancaster, CA User Rating:
Tried this,but turned out to dense. not what I thought it was going to be.
Nice Summer Dessert
06/05/2007 at 09:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this today after seeing it on the Food Network over the weekend. It was easy to prep, took a while to bake (50 minutes), but definitely worth the time. Reminds me of the Starbucks Lemon cake. Cake is so moist and the lemon juice & powdered sugar glaze is so yummy. I stuck it in the freezer, I prefer this type of dense cake to be served chilled (the glazing also hardens if you do it this way too). Make sure you have milk on hand to drink with this dessert!!
yummmmmy!!!
06/05/2007 at 07:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this recipe and i was very happy to see the results. It turned out to be a yummy and moist cake.
Lemon Perfect
06/04/2007 at 05:41pm
User: Patricia from Mesa, AZ User Rating:
Perfect tangy lemon cake for summer pinics. Dress it up with any fruit. So easy to make. This is the best yet! Pat Ehrhard Mesa, AZ
good and easy!
06/04/2007 at 11:07am
User: kim from chicago, IL User Rating:
the only thing you want to guard against is overmixing because it can get a little tough.
Delicious!
06/03/2007 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I added fresh strawberrys to the batter and used fat free yogurt and baked it in a bundt cake pan and it turned out beautiful and delicious. Also very very moist. I used powdered sugar and a little water for the glaze so the lemon flavor wouldnt be oeverpowering.
very moist
06/01/2007 at 12:40pm
User: Laurie from elkton, MD User Rating:
I loved this cake.I poked holes in the cake before I put the lemon glaze on it to get the glaze to go further inside. Strong lemon taste but, perfect for hot summer days.
Yummy!
05/31/2007 at 12:15pm
User: christine from ypsilanti, MI User Rating:
Yummmmm! I added some rosemary and made these into cupcakes! I decorated them with a little lemon zest and a couple peices of rosemary-cute! They were moist and everyone loved them!! They even froze nicely-not that they lasted very long IN the freezer! HA!HA! Have a blessed day!! Great work Ina!
People!
05/31/2007 at 11:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
PLEASE QUIT HATING! AND LEARN HOW TO SPELL!!!
Perfection
05/30/2007 at 07:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is SUCH a delicious cake, SO rich and wonderful and best of all, EASY! It tastes like you spent hours on it, though!
Such a delight!!!
05/29/2007 at 09:32pm
User: lisa from Fountain Valley, CA User Rating:
I loved this cake. It was so easy and even I could not mess this up. As I read the reviews, I wanted to see if this cake really needed the last part with the confectioner's sugar. It really didn't. I added a little bit of it because I had it ready in a bowl but I ended up putting most of it back in the box and skipped the lemon juice completely. I would recommend putting maybe a 1/2 cup or even 1/3 cup into a sieve and sprinkle it over the cake if you want to. But this was a great cake and definitely a keeper! Thanks Ina!!!
Better than Starbucks!!
05/29/2007 at 03:50pm
User: Dani from Wind Lake, WI User Rating:
I love Starbucks lemon loaf and indulge anytime I stop for coffee. This lemon bread was moist and tangy and better than Starbucks!! It was the easiest bread I've ever made and my kids loved it!!
very easy and yummy cake
05/27/2007 at 12:49am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very easy to make and yummy cake! no messy. Love this recipe.
Moist and tangy, a real lemony treat
05/26/2007 at 09:40am
User: Tara from Basking Ridge, NJ User Rating:
I made this for a group playdate and it was devoured by both mothers and kids alike. The cake was very moist with a nice lemon flavor and the syrup gave it a sweet tangy kick. I liked how some bites with the syrup were intense while the ones without balanced the flavor. I did not have yogurt so I substituted with reduced fat sour cream, plus I did not have confectioner's sugar either, so I skipped the glaze. After tasting, I don't think it was missed, the syrup brought enough sweet lemon flavor to the cake. This is a treat to make again and again.
HAPPY & HEALTHY
05/21/2007 at 04:33pm
User: Amber from Gardner, KS User Rating:
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A VERY EASY RECIPE AND IT'S A LOT HEALTHIER THAN MOST DESSERTS YOU SEE. AND YOU WOULDN'T KNOW IT WAS ON THE LIGHTER SIDE. IT'S ALSO A WONDERFULLY MOIST CAKE. I FORWENT THE GLAZE & STILL THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT.
Delicious!
05/20/2007 at 11:59am
User: Pattie from St. Louis, MO User Rating:
I can't say enough about this delicious cake. It is easy to put together, I had everything on hand, and it just got better as the days passed (only three!). It makes a beautiful loaf with a wonderfully dense texture, and has the best fresh lemon taste I've ever experienced in such a product.
Mmmm....good!
05/10/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Maria from Walnut Creek, CA User Rating:
I made this for my mom's birthday and she loved it and has asked me to make it again.
Nice!
05/09/2007 at 05:30pm
User: Polly from Fairfax, VA User Rating:
The blueberry sauce wasb't that great, but the cake was!
Not loving this one...
05/05/2007 at 10:21pm
User: Ellen from Mooresville, NC User Rating:
Something about the oil/yogurt mixture made a coarse textured cake. The oil actually made it seem a bit 'rubbery' for lack of a better term. I like it better when Ina isn't trying to be healthy! :-)
Good but not best
04/23/2007 at 08:42pm
User: CYNTHIA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I always love Ina's recipes and this is good. I just prefer your other lemon cake recipes that use butter instead of oil. Everyone liked it well enough to eat it all, however. Thanks Ina. It was nice to try something new.
I can't stop making this cake!!
04/23/2007 at 08:00pm
User: Rachel from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This cake is such a big hit. Everyone loves it when I make it and it is so easy.
A great *bright* dessert...
04/22/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Michelle from Wilmington, DE User Rating:
I have made this on numerous occassions and it gets great reviews everytime. The lemon zest, the simple syrup and the icing are a great combo for this cake. And no need to pull out your mixer! Great change of pace to take to a party in leui of a sweet dessert. Will continue to make.
Alright...Nothing Special
04/22/2007 at 02:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cake is quite dense and sour on the outer part. I didn't like the fact the syrup didn't soak through the cake. I am a fan of healthy eating so I would reduce the sugar in the cake next time and try to make it more fluffy somehow....maybe beat the egg white first then incorporate in the yolks and low fat yougurt after. The glaze requires more liquid or else you with have a big clunk of sugar and it will not spread on the cake.
good flavor
04/20/2007 at 03:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The cake had a good flavor but I did not like the texture at all.
Very good
04/14/2007 at 10:54am
User: Belinda from Reno, NV User Rating:
I thought this was a very good recipe. The only thing I will do differently next time I make it is omit the syrup step. It really doesn't need it and the syrup only seeps into the top half of the cake, which makes for some really tangy bites and some not so tangy bites. The glaze is just the right touch, but you'll need to thin it out more than 2 tbsp of lemon juice does so I added a little water until I got the right consistency. I also used non-fat yogurt to make it a little healthier and it was delicious!
Excellent
04/10/2007 at 11:34am
User: Cindy from Delmar, NY User Rating:
I just made this cake for Easter 2007 and everyone loved it. It is very easy to make. Would recommendation it for any occassion.
love this!
04/06/2007 at 04:23pm
User: kathy from brea, CA User Rating:
I have made this cake many times already and every time it's always a big hit. I love the fact that yogurt is incorporated in the batter... it makes it ultra moist and dense! Winner!
yummy
04/02/2007 at 06:12pm
User: Rachael from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
it was a little too lemony but very good. you could maybe go with out the glaze or lemon simple syrup
Not a Lemon Fan
04/01/2007 at 05:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Unfortunately, I didn't like it because it was too lemony; however, I still think it's a great recipet. I'm sure all lemon lovers out there will enjoy this because Ina is truly a great cook and I've tried all of her recipes. :)
The best lemon cake ever
03/26/2007 at 04:48pm
User: SUSAN from Valley Village, CA User Rating:
I wish I could give this 10 stars! My daughter made this and the cake came out perfect. She added a little extra zest since it was left over. The recipe was easy and the end result was exactly what we expected, moist and delicious to the last piece. Thank you Ina for another perfect recipe. Can wait to try Beatty's chocolate cake.
Moist and Easy
03/19/2007 at 07:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really liked this cake, easy to make and great with coffee. I used low-fat yogurt which worked well.
Yum!
03/18/2007 at 09:51pm
User: Adam from New York, NY User Rating:
I never baked anything from scratch before in my life, but this was easy and delicious. I substituted non-fat plain yogurt to reduce the calories in the recipe, and it turned out just fine. It looks like you spent tons of time on it, but no one will know that it was super easy.
Devine!
03/17/2007 at 09:58pm
User: Renee from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
I found this cake easy to make and it is absolutely delicious. It is so good warm. Ina - I love making your recipes - they are always delicious.
sunk
03/14/2007 at 07:13pm
User: joyce from tucson, AZ User Rating:
I love the taste of this cake, even with the fallen midsection. I tried trouble shooting, checked oven temperature, checked size of pan, had ingredients at room temperature, bought new baking powder. I figured that the fourth cake would be perfection. About half way through the baking the middle began to sag and when completed and cooled looked as bad as the first three. but tasted good, inside completely cooked. anybody have a clue? I would fault the recipe but no other review described this problem. I even tried Dorie Greenspan's original recipe and had the same problem.
Foolproof, even if the Cook is One
03/06/2007 at 08:21pm
User: David from Seymour, IN User Rating:
This recipe resisted my best efforts to botch it. First, I was pouring the batter into the pan when I tasted some that had fallen on the counter, thought This is sure sour, and realized I hadn't added the sugar. So I poured it back into the bowl and beat in the sugar. Then I put it in the oven, looked at the recipe to see about the syrup, and realized that the 1/3 cup of lemon juice was to go in that, not in the batter. So I just let it bake a little longer. It came out moist and delicious. One caveat: the instructions for the 'glaze' make more of a sugar-lemon goop. You need a lot more lemon juice (I just used the stuff from the yellow plastic lemon) than what's called for, though I may have misread that too.
Unbelievable!
03/05/2007 at 08:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a fabulous recipe. Followed it exactly as written and wouldn't change a thing. Very moist and lemony. Our dinner guest loved it as well.
VERY NICE
03/04/2007 at 12:05pm
User: JACQUELINE from Buffalo, NY User Rating:
I MUST ADMIT I GOOFED ON THIS RECIPE & PUT THAT 1/3 CUP OF LEMON JUICE (MEANT FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP) RIGHT INTO THE CAKE BATTER.....IT STILL TURNED OUT DELICIOUS & DIDN'T HARM A MORSEL! I OTHERWISE FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS EXACTLY, BUT I DID POKE HOLES ALL OVER THE CAKE TO ALLOW THE SYRUP TO SINK IN. I TOO FELT IT WAS A WASTE TO JUST LET IT POUR OFF. VERY NICE,FRESH LEMONY TASTING CAKE WITH JUST THE RIGHT TEXTURE.
Not what I expected.
03/04/2007 at 05:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wierd texture.
One of the best cakes i have ever had!
03/01/2007 at 09:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used non-fat yogurt instead of regular and the consistency of the cake was excellant. I would compare the consistency to something like a pound cake but with a lot less fat! The lemon juice provides just the right amount of sweet and sour and I used a lemon lime juice combo for the glaze.
Lemon Heaven
03/01/2007 at 10:17am
User: Virginia from Teaneck, NJ User Rating:
This cake is delicious. I made this recipe twice and the first time I added the simple syrup made with the lemon juice and omited the glaze. It was a bit lemony for for my husband, but very good. The second time I omited the simple syrup and poured the glaze and it was delicious. It's also a great recipe for people that are allergic to eggs, since there isn't any in it.
Excellent
03/01/2007 at 12:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great cake, moist and easy to make.
sour ans sweet deliciousness!
02/27/2007 at 08:24pm
User: Anita from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I love this recipe, makes a great dessert or breakfast cake.
Delicious and simple to make!
02/25/2007 at 03:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love how easy this recipe is, and that all the ingredients are things that are always on hand in our kitchen. I did have to add about ten minutes to the time in the oven but it's well worth the few extra minutes of waiting. My only real complaint is that the simple syrup doesn't soak throughout the entire cake, it only soaked into the top half inch or so of the cake, leaving that part of the cake with quite an extra lemony kick to it the rest of the cake doesn't have. I think next time I will skip that step and go straight to the glaze. Other than that this is a great recipe; definitely a keeper as the whole family really enjoyed it!
six stars
02/25/2007 at 12:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
excellent, tangy, delicious. I also used nonfat yogurt and it was very moist.
Lushious!
02/24/2007 at 08:55pm
User: Melissa from Sherman Oaks, CA User Rating:
The came out very well. It was beautiful tasting, very moist and a gorgeous color. It froze very well too. Next time I will try the blueberry sauce.
Fantastic!
02/23/2007 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Fabulous! The tartness of the lemon, and the moistness that the cake has because of the glaze is perfection! Will make this over and over and over.
simply easy cake