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Healthy Lemon Yogurt Cake Easy

Healthy Lemon Yogurt Cake Easy is a moist lemon loaf made with Greek yogurt, almond flour, and fresh lemon zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¾ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan with olive oil.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the cane sugar and lemon zest.
  • Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers to release the lemon oils.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing.

Make the Lemon Glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  • Adjust consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.
  • Drizzle over the cooled Healthy Lemon Yogurt Cake Easy.
  • Sprinkle with additional lemon zest before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute plain yogurt for Greek yogurt if needed.
  • Use coconut sugar for a less refined sweetener option.
  • Add fresh blueberries for a lemon blueberry variation.