Description
A classic French-style yogurt cake, this simple and moist dessert is made in one bowl and finished with a tangy lemon glaze. Perfectly light, it’s ideal for everyday treats or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil (vegetable, canola, avocado, etc)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan, and line with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, yogurt, oil, eggs, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
- While the cake cools, sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. Add the lemon juice and whisk until combined to make the glaze.
- Turn the cake out onto a serving platter or plate.
- Pour the lemon glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Serve as is, or topped with powdered sugar, berries, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use a neutral oil to avoid overpowering the lemon flavor.
- The cake can be topped with berries, whipped cream, or powdered sugar for extra flavor.
- Nutrition info does not include optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 298 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
