Description
Moist French lemon yogurt cake with a light citrus glaze. This cake is tender, simple, and balanced.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1/2 cup neutral vegetable oil
- Glaze: 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Glaze: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk yogurt, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Stir until just combined.
- Pour in the oil and stir until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when it springs back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cake in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn the cake out onto a wire rack.
- Stir powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth for the glaze.
- Brush or spoon the glaze evenly over the warm cake.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Glazing the cake while warm helps create a lightly crisp, citrusy surface.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French