Description
This refreshing lemon yogurt cake is the perfect blend of moist, zesty flavor and light, airy texture. By substituting traditional heavy ingredients with nutrient-rich plain yogurt, this cake achieves a luxurious mouthfeel without the excess calories. It is a reliable, crowd-pleasing dessert that is incredibly easy to prepare for busy weeknights or impromptu weekend gatherings, pairing perfectly with your favorite coffee or herbal tea.
Ingredients
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1.5 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1.25 cups caster sugar
2 cups plain flour
4 tsp baking powder
1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350F (180C) or 320F (160C) for fan-assisted ovens.
Grease an 8-inch cake pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, and caster sugar until smooth.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. You can substitute caster sugar with granulated sugar if needed. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg