Description
Spanish Sunday Cake, known as Torta Dominguera, is a light and tender homemade cake made with yogurt, eggs, and citrus zest. It has a soft crumb, gentle sweetness, and a fragrant lemon sugar topping, making it perfect to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add the Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Stir in the milk to loosen the batter slightly and create a smooth consistency.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Mix the remaining sugar with lemon zest and sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Greek yogurt helps create a moist and tender crumb.
- You can replace lemon zest with orange zest for a different citrus flavor.
- Light olive oil can be used instead of vegetable oil for a Mediterranean touch.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
