Description
This Lemon Yogurt Cake with Light Citrus Glaze is soft, moist, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Made with Greek yogurt for tenderness and finished with a delicate citrus glaze, this easy cake is perfect for breakfast, coffee time, or dessert. Light, comforting, and full of sunshine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf or round pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add yogurt, oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix gently.
- Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 40 minutes until golden.
- Cool slightly and drizzle with lemon glaze.
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture. Fresh lemons give the best flavor. Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg