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 (360 ml) cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
- 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp 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