Description
Lemon Yogurt Cake is a moist and tangy dessert that brightens any occasion. This easy recipe combines fresh lemon flavors with yogurt for a delightfully refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Large Eggs
- Plain Yogurt
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Lemon Zest
- Vegetable Oil
- Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and zest. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally glaze with powdered sugar mixed with water or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, use freshly squeezed lemon juice. - Substitute lemon zest with orange zest or add poppy seeds or blueberries for variations. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.