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Irresistible Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake

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This Irresistible Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake is wonderfully moist, tender, and bursting with bright lemon flavor. It’s a guilt-free treat that balances vibrant lemon essence with a delicate sweetness, perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
  • 1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour (or whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or natural sweetener like maple syrup or honey, or a sugar substitute)
  • ½ cup healthy oil (like avocado oil or light olive oil, or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for optional glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for optional glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by lightly greasing it and flouring it, or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: Greek yogurt, healthy oil, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the optional lemon glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency.
  8. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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Keywords: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough cake. Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Zest lemons before juicing for easier zesting.

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