Description
Lemon yogurt cake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with a moist, tender crumb. It’s an effortless treat that brightens any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat or Greek)
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Optionally drizzle with powdered sugar glaze after cooling slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute Greek yogurt for regular yogurt. Enhance flavors by adding poppy seeds or substituting lemon zest with orange zest. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.