Honey Lemon Yogurt Cake

DIRECTIONS

• Combine the honey, zest, 6 tablespoons of the sugar, and 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes; syrup should lightly coat the back of a metal spoon.
• Remove lemon peel and stir in the lemon juice.
• Set pan aside to cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a deep, 9-inch round cake pan.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and remaining 6 tablespoons of sugar together until pale and thick.
• Sift 1-1/4 cups of flour and baking powder together. Add to the egg mixture and stir.
• Add remaining butter and yogurt cheese.
• Add just enough flour to make a dough stiff enough to come away from the sides of the bowl.
• In another bowl: Beat the egg whites until stiff.
• Add 1/3 to the yogurt batter and gently fold inches
• Carefully fold remaining whites into batter.
• Spread into cake pan and bake for 35 minutes.
• Cake should be golden brown. When cake is still warm, pour syrup over the cake. Let cake sit for at least 4 hours before serving.