Soft Lemon Yogurt Cake with a Moist Crumb

This soft lemon yogurt cake is a simple homemade dessert with a moist crumb, bright citrus flavor and ingredients that are easy to measure.

The classic yogurt-pot method keeps the recipe practical, while lemon zest and juice make the cake fresh and fragrant.

Ingredients

• 1 pot plain yogurt, about 125 g
• 2 pots granulated sugar, about 220 g
• 3 pots all-purpose flour, about 240 g
• 1/2 pot neutral oil, about 60 ml
• 3 large eggs
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1 packet baking powder, about 11 g
• 1 pinch of fine salt

How to Make Soft Lemon Yogurt Cake

Prepare the Batter

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Empty the yogurt into a bowl, then use the same pot to measure the sugar, flour and oil.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

Whisk the yogurt with the eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.

Add the Dry Ingredients

Stir in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix just until combined, without overworking the batter.

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Helpful Tips

Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan. For extra lemon flavor, brush the warm cake with one tablespoon of lemon juice mixed with one teaspoon of sugar.

Conclusion

Soft lemon yogurt cake is easy, reliable and fragrant. It is a useful dessert recipe for everyday baking, afternoon tea or a simple family treat.