Description
A delightful and zesty Lemon Yogurt Cake that is moist, fluffy and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, sugar, and eggs, whisking until smooth.
- Add the vegetable oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the mix, whisk thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry flour remains.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Optionally, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to create a glaze once the cake is cooled.
Notes
For a richer lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter or glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Yogurt Cake, dessert, baking, citrus, easy recipe