Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

Dessert of Spanish origin prepared with yogurt, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, milk, eggs, sugar, flour, baking powder and lemon zest

Ingredients
Serves 10

• 1 lemon yogurt (about 125 g / 4.4 oz)
• 150 ml extra-virgin olive oil (about 5 fl oz / ⅔ cup)
• 150 ml milk (about 5 fl oz / ⅔ cup)
• 3 eggs
• 200 g sugar (about 7 oz / 1 cup)
• 350 g all-purpose flour (about 12.3 oz / 2¾ cups)
• 1 packet baking powder (about 16 g / 3 teaspoons)
• Grated zest of 1 lemon

Method

Mix the lemon yogurt thoroughly with the eggs, oil, milk and sugar. Gradually incorporate the flour and lemon zest until you get a firm and homogeneous dough.

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Preheat the oven to 200 °C.

Bake the cake for 20-30 minutes, until it has risen, checking the cooking with the blade of a knife.

Remove it from the oven

Decorate it as desired.

Serve it

Allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Milk: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Yogurt: milk proteins and lactose

Notes

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K)

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Yoghurt: fermented products rich in lactic ferments that regulate the intestinal flora and promote the functionality of the immune system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of probiotics, vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting

To be administered with caution to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)