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Lemon Yogurt Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serves 8
Topped with a 2-ingredient lemon glaze, this easy yogurt cake is a simple, delicious dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • ½ cup almond flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus more for sprinkling
  • ¾ cup whole milk Greek yogurt*
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Lemon Glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and oil an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the cane sugar and lemon zest. Then add the yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla and whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely before removing the cake from the pan.
  • Make the lemon glaze according to this recipe and drizzle it over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with lemon zest, slice, and serve.

Notes

*For this recipe, we like the creamy consistency of Stonyfield Greek Yogurt (it’s not as thick as some other brands).