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Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe - Incredibly moist and tender. One bite and it melts-in-your-mouth and you can say it’s finger-licking delicious, too! Everyone all ages loves a lemon cake with lemon icing!
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Lemon Yogurt Cake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

Lemon Yogurt Cake -Incredibly moist and tender, melts-in-your mouth, and finger-licking delicious! The perfect lemon flavorful through the cake! Perfect anytime of the day. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, herb lemon, pound cake, yogurt
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Author: Chelsea
Ingredients
  • 1 cup greek yogurt non-flavored
  • ½ cup oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar*
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Glaze:
  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar sifted
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line parchment paper on the bottom of a loaf pan, sprinkle flour all around. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the greek yogurt, oil, eggs, and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  3. Using a plastic spatula; fold in the flour, salt, and baking powder. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from pan and pour ⅓ cup lemon juice on top. Prepare the glaze by whisking together the sifted confectioners sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Pour over the top of the cake.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition estimated is based upon the brands I used. Yours may vary depending on brands.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Yogurt Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 Calories from Fat 113
% Daily Value*
Fat 12.5g19%
Cholesterol 49.3mg16%
Sodium 269.5mg12%
Carbohydrates 44.2g15%
Fiber 0.7g3%
Sugar 28.7g32%
Protein 5.3g11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.