Meyer Lemons are still lemony but they are larger than regular lemons, and not as tart. There’s something mildly sweet about them. It was perfect to give this yogurt cake a nice lift. I’ve been eating this for breakfast…and it really is a great way to start the day – or end it.
PrintMeyer Lemon Yogurt Cake
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf cake 1x
Description
This Meyer Lemon Yogurt Cake is a delightful treat with a mild citrus flavor, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 Meyer lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. and grease or spray with baking spray a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl mix together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Zest one of the lemons over a small dish and set aside.
- In another bowl or a mixer bowl, blend together the eggs, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, oil and lemon zest. Mix together well. Slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, a little at a time, until mixed together.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top and if you poke the center with a knife it comes out clean. Set on a wire rack to cool.
- While it cools, heat the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan stirring well, heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Place a wire rack over a baking sheet and turn out the cake on to it. Poke a few holes in the cake and carefully pour or brush with a basting brush the lemon juice until it’s all absorbed into the cake.
- Let cool completely. Now in a small bowl mix together the confectioners sugar and water, stir until all the sugar has dissolved and is smooth. Pour the icing evenly over the cake and spread with a knife. Let set and store in the fridge.
Notes
Meyer lemons are less tart and slightly sweeter than regular lemons, making them ideal for this cake. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can substitute regular lemons if Meyer lemons are unavailable, but the flavor will be more tart.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50
It is hard to believe there are no comments on this cake. I’ve made many cakes over the years with Meyer lemons, and always come back to this one. In fact, I panicked when I couldn’t find it in my files.
When I saw this post, it not only reminded me to print the page, but to leave compliments for you. No matter which cake I make, THIS one is the cake that my husband applauds. Thank you!