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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 (approx
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour plain flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 lemon zest (ie from 1 lemon)
  • ¾ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil or other plain oil eg safflower, canola
  • ¼ cup lemon olive oil or additional vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F/175C. Lightly oil and line a standard loaf pan (8 ½" x 4 ¼", 21x11cm).
  2. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder in a medium bowl and whisk together.
  3. In a large bowl, rub the lemon zest in to the sugar in to help it release the oils. You should get patches that become slightly moist.
  4. Add the yogurt, eggs and vanilla to the lemony sugar and whisk until blended.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture as well and mix in.
  6. Pour in the oil(s) and blend until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the lined loaf pan and smooth off the top.
  8. Bake for approx 50-55 minutes until the loaf is golden on top and a skewer comes out clean.
  9. Leave to cool around 5 minutes before loosening from the pan and carefully taking the loaf out. Continue to cool in a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Watch the video to see how easily it all comes together! 
  • I used whole milk yogurt, but lower fat would also work. Greek-style is also fine.
  • The cake will keep a few days, covered at room temperature (I put in tupperware) - it will gradually dry a little so if more than around 3-4 days, you may want to toast or grill and top with berries/jam at that point but it will still be delicious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 72mg (3%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12(approx

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.