Description
This Lemon Yogurt Cake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Bursting with lemon flavor and moist from the yogurt, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Add oil: Fold in vegetable oil until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Cool and glaze: Let the cake cool, then drizzle with powdered sugar-lemon juice glaze.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, brush warm cake with lemon-sugar mixture before glazing.
- This cake is moist and great for breakfast or a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
