Recipe Details
Ingredients
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3cupswhite sugar
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2cupswater
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4lemons, zested and juiced (divided)
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1 (16 oz) package phyllo dough, defrosted if frozen
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7 oz Greek-style yogurt
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1cupsunflower oil
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3/4cup white sugar
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5 large eggs
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1teaspoonvanilla extract
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1tablespoonbaking powder
Cooking Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with oil.
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Remove phyllo sheets from the package. Tear each sheet roughly into shreds and pile up in the baking pan. Let shredded phyllo dry out a little while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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Make the syrup: Combine sugar, water, and zest of 2 lemons in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice from all 4 lemons. Allow syrup to cool while you prepare the cake.
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Combine yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and the remaining lemon zest in a blender or food processor. Blend together on high speed until frothy, about 2 minutes. Pour lemon-egg mixture over the shredded phyllo in the baking pan. Stir everything together gently until egg mixture is evenly distributed, ensuring there are no dry spots of phyllo.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and the filling set, about 45 minutes.
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Remove lemonopita from the oven and immediately ladle the cooled syrup over the hot cake. Set aside until most of the syrup has soaked in, at least 1 hour. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe12 | |
Calories605 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g |
29% |
Saturated Fat 3g |
15% |
Cholesterol 78mg |
26% |
Sodium 344mg |
15% |
Total Carbohydrate 97g |
35% |
Dietary Fiber 3g |
12% |
Total Sugars 70g |
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Protein 8g |
16% |
Vitamin C 54mg |
60% |
Calcium 127mg |
10% |
Iron 2mg |
13% |
Potassium 281mg |
6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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