Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain whole-milk 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 glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the 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 center of the loaf comes out clean.
Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup lemon juice and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.
When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the lemon-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool.
For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and pour over the cake.
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By Nataliejjoy
Wyoming, NY
on January 23, 2012
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Really good cake - I didn't have any lemons and just used some lemon juice in the batter. Also used low fat vanilla yogurt and it turned out great. Very moist and my family really liked the subtle lemon flavor (I'm sure there would be more had I had lemons on hand. I had some fresh raspberries and with some whip it was a fabulous and easy dessert.
By NewportFoodie
Newport Beach, CA
on January 22, 2012
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So good! I used vanilla yogurt, 3/4 c sugar and 1/4 c oil and it turned out great. I also added extra zest and juice from 1 lemon. Yummy!
By UKvicky
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on January 18, 2012
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Totally delicious. I wish I'd made two. Fresh, tangy and moist.
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