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Glazed Greek Yogurt Lemon Quick Bread
5 from 16 votes

Glazed Greek Yogurt Lemon Quick Bread

This Glazed Greek Yogurt Lemon Quick Bread blends lemon yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and zest with cake flour and baking powder for a tender, moist loaf. A creamy lemon glaze made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice adds a tangy sweetness that complements the bright lemon flavors in the bread. The texture is soft and fluffy, thanks to sifting the flour and using Greek yogurt in the batter.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Snacks, Brunch

Ingredients

For the bread
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter softened
  • 2 egg
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 container Greek yogurt 5.3 oz, Two Good brand, lemon flavor
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup milk I used almond
  • 1.5 cup cake flour sifted
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • lemon zest from 1
For the glaze
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar
  • lemon add more to preference, juice from half
  • 2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350° F. Then in a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter and sugar.
  2. Once combined, add in eggs, lemon juice, lemon yogurt, and almond extract and beat again.
  3. When your batter is smooth throughout, add baking powder, salt, and SIFTED cake flour.
  4. Beat together again and pour in the in milk while mixing. Your batter should be light and fluffy.
  5. Then, once combined, zest the lemon into your bowl and stir to incorporate
  6. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper (or spray with cooking spray or grease with butter) and pour the lemon loaf batter into the pan. 
  7. Top your batter with a sprinkle of cane sugar and more lemon zest prior to baking if desired. 
  8. Bake your loaf for 35-50 minutes. You want to ENSURE that the middle is done baking before removing from the oven!
For the glaze
  1. To make the frosting glaze, in a small bowl beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest all together until a dreamy, silky lemon cream cheese mixture is achieved.
  2. Let your Yogurt Lemon Bread cool completely before adding the glaze.

Notes

  • Sifting cake flour is essential to achieve a fluffy texture; use a fork or whisk if you don’t have a sifter.
  • Store the bread on the counter to prevent it from drying out; refrigeration is not advised.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 slice Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 90mg (30%) Sodium 251mg (10%) Potassium 124mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 slice
Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Sodium 251mg 10%
Potassium 124mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%

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