Description
Moist, tangy, and incredibly soft, this Moist and Fluffy Lemon Yogurt Cake is a must-try for anyone craving a bright and simple treat. Whether you’re after a quick breakfast, light dessert, or just new baking ideas, this easy recipe delivers every time. It combines the richness of yogurt with the zing of fresh lemons, resulting in a golden loaf with a tender crumb and an irresistible citrus aroma. Ideal for food ideas that are easy to make and hard to forget!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk sugar with lemon zest to release lemon oils, then mix in yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients by folding gently until no dry streaks remain—do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and tap gently to release air bubbles.
6. Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift out and transfer to a wire rack.
8. Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Always use room temperature eggs and yogurt for the smoothest batter.
Rubbing the lemon zest into the sugar boosts the flavor significantly.
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 GF flour blend and check doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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