French Yogurt Cake ~ TWD

17 Mar

IMG_99623.jpg Baking From My Home toYours, by Dorie Greenspan  characterizes this versatile little cake.  Dorie’s collection of recipes tells us all how she feels about home and family through the recipes she compiled in her book.  A variety of recipes from all her homes and many families she calls friends.   If you are a member of the baking group Tuesdays with Dorie, than this is your impression as well.  If you haven’t acquired the book just yet, a treat is in store for you.

 Just as the French Yogurt Cake  is a beloved little cake that is often lovingly made in the homes of french families, over and over again with an array of variations as limitless as your palate will allow.  This recipe collection is from various families and friends both on the American side of “the Pond” as well as Dorie’s beloved Parisian side of “the Pond.”    I love the opportunity to expand my horizons and experience something different.  

My Mom always had little  loaf  style pound cakes around as I was growing up.  I couldn’t resist baking this recipe in a loaf pan.  I made Dorie’s lemon curd to go with it.  See!  I also used the ground almonds in mind for added texture and richness.  We enjoyed this homey little cake.  It was super simple to put together and took no time.  So dressed up or simply sliced with fruit or a sauce.  Its a winner in my home! IMG_99716.jpg

Thank you Lilana of My Cookbook Addiction  for choosing such a lovingly shared French cake for us on this side of the pond.  Stop by her site for the recipe and take a trip to the other side of the pond here. IMG_99868.jpg

19 Responses to “French Yogurt Cake ~ TWD”

  1. pamela 17. Mar, 2009 at 7:24 pm #

    I need to try the lemon curd. The cake looks lovely with the berries, too!

  2. Leslie 17. Mar, 2009 at 7:51 pm #

    Your cake looks awesome with the lemon zest, curd and strawberries! I loved the story behind this cake, and after making it, I totally get why it’s such a touchstone for French families. This one is so versatile that I think we’ll all be making it a go to recipe.

  3. Peggy 17. Mar, 2009 at 7:59 pm #

    You always have something great on your blog and this cake doesn’t disappoint. We loved it. Of course I love anything lemon. I bought my lemon curd however since I am basically a lazy cook! :)

  4. Steph 17. Mar, 2009 at 8:06 pm #

    Amy Ruth, gorgeous presentation as usual! I love lemon curd.. it’s so rich, but so worth it!!

  5. Cathy 17. Mar, 2009 at 8:16 pm #

    Yay, another winner! Your pictures are simply stunning. I think this is the perfect little cake; I’ll make it again and again. Yours looks extra pretty with the lemon zest! I bet the lemon curd was wonderful with this cake!

  6. Karen 17. Mar, 2009 at 8:22 pm #

    Yum! I am going to have to try the lemon curd. I agree that this was easy to dress up. It was a winner!

  7. Margot 17. Mar, 2009 at 10:32 pm #

    The lemon curd looks great. Glad it was a hit in your house.

  8. mike 17. Mar, 2009 at 11:17 pm #

    Love the zest! And the curd – who doesn’t like lemon curd! Everything looks so fantastic – nicely done this week!

  9. Cristine 18. Mar, 2009 at 2:52 am #

    Your cake looks yummy! I need to try that lemon curd!

  10. Steph 18. Mar, 2009 at 6:18 am #

    Amy, I think the bars travel really well! The best part about them is the texture does not change even after you put them in a box. I hate it when cookies lose their crisp edges. These stay crispy since they have so much butter and no eggs.. so no sogging out or turning stale. They’re really delicious so I’m not sure you’ll have any left to bring along..haha.

    And, I don’t know if you’re a cinnamon fan, but if you’re not I would reduce the cinnamon.. it was a little too overpowering. Also, if you really like the crispy, crunchy texture, I would bake these unchilled. I made them twice and the second time I tried chilling the dough and they baked up with less crunch and more doughy like.

  11. Wendy 18. Mar, 2009 at 11:56 am #

    I really loved this recipe it was so easy and delicious. I know the lemon curd was yummy too.

    Your cake looks great!

  12. Holly 18. Mar, 2009 at 12:58 pm #

    It looks so pretty! I love that bowl of beautiful berries too!

  13. Di 18. Mar, 2009 at 6:01 pm #

    Mmm, your cake looks great with the lemon curd and strawberries. I love Dorie’s stories in the book as well as the ones I get to read on everyone’s blogs every week. =)

  14. Shari 18. Mar, 2009 at 7:30 pm #

    I bet the lemon curd was excellent with this cake. Looks great with the pretty strawberries.

  15. Anne 19. Mar, 2009 at 8:33 am #

    Your loaf cake looks beautiful and delicious too! Great job! :)

  16. Annette 19. Mar, 2009 at 5:42 pm #

    Your cake looks great! I plan on making lemon curd next time around. It looks sooo good!

  17. Caitlin 22. Mar, 2009 at 1:58 pm #

    I love the sprinkling of lemon zest on there – too beautiful! I didn’t grow up with little loaf cakes around the house, so I’m a bit jealous :) Beautiful job!

  18. Elizabeth - Cake or Death? 26. Mar, 2009 at 11:05 pm #

    Lemon curd–what a great idea! Looks and sounds delicious.

  19. Anne 21. Apr, 2009 at 9:08 pm #

    Your pudding looks wonderful and that trip… wow!

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