Ingredients
1–1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 extra-large eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
For the lemon glaze
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan with baking spray then line the bottom of the baking pan with parchment paper. G
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into a small bowl.
In a medium bowl whisk together the plain full fat yogurt,1 cup sugar, the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla.
Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it’s all incorporated.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
Lemon Syrup
In a a small saucepan cook the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.
After the cake is done, let it the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then place a wire rack on a sheet pan, and set the loaf cake on the wire baking rack.
While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar mixture slowly over the cake and let it soak in.
Lemon Glaze
For the glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake.
Once the cake is completely cooled drizzle with the lemon glaze. Then slice, serve and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
