Description
Bright, tangy, and ultra-moist, this Moist and Fluffy Lemon Yogurt Cake is the perfect blend of citrus freshness and soft cake texture. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert, or a healthy snack option, this easy recipe comes together with simple pantry staples and delivers a rich flavor that gets even better the next day. A must-bake for lemon lovers and fans of no-fuss food ideas.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gently stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Gradually fold in the vegetable oil to create a silky batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
9. Optional: While warm, drizzle with a lemon glaze made from 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the crumb light and fluffy.
For extra lemony flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract.
This cake tastes even better the next day once the glaze has fully absorbed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: lemon yogurt cake, easy lemon loaf, quick breakfast, healthy snack, dessert ideas