Lemon Parsnip Cake
This moist and flavorful lemon parsnip cake is a unique twist on a classic dessert. The combination of tangy lemon and earthy parsnips creates a deliciously balanced flavor.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Greek yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon zest - 2 tablespoons
- Parsnips - 2 cups, grated
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated parsnips, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the Greek yogurt. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the parsnip mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 55g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 30g