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Makes
1-9 inch square cake
Author Notes
I am always experimenting with baking that does not require butter because I rarely have it in the house when I want to bake and in truth ( please don't be mad) I am not a great fan of the flavor of butter since I did not grow up with it (olive oil was used in everything and on bread). I made this on the fly when I needed a dessert to take to a family gathering and it was a great hit despite the fact that they usually favor richer and decidedly chocolately confections. For me, it is the essence of everything I look for in a cake and it is also great for breakfast or brunch —flourgirl
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Ingredients
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3
eggs
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1 1/2 cups
sugar
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2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons
grated lemon rind
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1 cup
yogurt (any will do but I prefer 3%)
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2 cups
all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon
each baking powder and baking soda
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1 teaspoon
ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon
each cardamom and nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1 cup
finely chopped apricots dusted with 1 tsp flour
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1/2 cup
extra virign olive oil
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2/3 cup
toasted and roughly chopped pistachios
Directions
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In an electric mixer, beat together the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and lemon rind.
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Mix in yogurt on slightly lower speed until well combined.
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Combine all of dry ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly incorporate into the batter, again on a low speed, until thoroughly combined.
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Stir in apricots and pistachios by hand to distribute evenly.
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Turn into a well-greased or sprayed 9 inch square pan (or a tube pan if you prefer).
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Bake in preheated 350 degree F. oven for one hour or til the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
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Cool thoroughly in pan and then carefully turn out.
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This keeps for well, but it probably won't last very long :))
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