Description
A light and refreshing loaf cake made with Greek yogurt and fresh lemons, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Slice and serve your delightful Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake.
Notes
Try adding berries or nuts for extra flavor. This loaf can also be enjoyed with nut butter or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: cake, lemon, healthy dessert, Greek yogurt, loaf cake