Lemon Yogurt Moist Tangy (Print View)

Bright lemon and creamy yogurt blend into a moist, tangy cake perfect for any occasion.

# Ingredient List:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - Zest of 2 lemons
06 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

08 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Optional Glaze

11 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a blender, combine Greek yogurt, eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, approximately 30 seconds.
03 - Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Pulse just until ingredients are combined; avoid overmixing.
04 - Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
05 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
06 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until fully cooled.
07 - Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • One blender does all the work, which means minimal cleanup and maximum sanity.
  • It's tangy enough to feel special but not so intense that it tastes like a lemon pledge commercial.
  • The whole thing comes together in under an hour from thought to first bite.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the flour. Your instinct will be to keep mixing, but resist it like you're resisting a bad decision.
  • Cold eggs come out grainier than room temperature ones, so if you remember to pull them out 15 minutes ahead, actually do it.
03 -
  • If you want it more aggressively lemon, add the zest of an extra half lemon or a few drops of lemon extract to the batter.
  • Make a thinner glaze if you want it to soak in slightly, or a thicker one if you want it to sit on top like a shell.
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