French Lemon Yogurt Cake

This French lemon yogurt cake is so easy to make, and has a wonderful flavor and texture. Definitely one to add to your regular baking list!

Servings: 12

Instructions:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder 
  • Zest of 1 lemon 
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt 
  • 3 eggs 
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup oil

Ingredients:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a standard loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. 
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder and whisk together. 
  3. In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest into the sugar to help it release the oils. You should get patches that become slightly moist. 
  4. Add the yogurt, eggs and vanilla to the lemon sugar and whisk until well blended. 
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture and stir until combined. 
  6. Add the oil to the batter and blend until mixed. 
  7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and gently shake the pan to level the top. 
  8. Bake for approximately 50-55 minutes until the loaf is golden on top and a skewer comes out clean. 
  9. Let the loaf sit 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Continue to cool in a cooling rack.
Nutrition Information

230 Calories│10g Fat (1.5g Saturated)│30g Carbohydrates│17g Added Sugar│5g Protein│70mg Sodium│0g Fiber