Lemon yogurt cake…Makes 1 loaf, recipe by Ina Garten
This cake was a big hit at my pre-schooler’s “Teacher Appreciation” week. Since it was such a hit, I baked it again for my book club meeting over tea. This time I served it with Ina’s blueberry sauce.
Lemon cake is a refreshing anytime treat – satisfaction guaranteed! One note – whatever you do, do not skip the glaze!
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
Method:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 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 one 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 50 mins, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup of 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.
Enjoy!!!
I am sending this r-e-a-l-l-y moist lemony cake for the dessert event hosted by Ramya.You can click on this logo to check her event.
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I have egg yolk envy; it seem that the only yolks we can find are the pale yellow ones and yours are beautiful and rich. I think I would love this cake as I do love anything citrusy.
Thanks Eva.
Wonderful series of images – this looks SO delicious. And thank you for the recipe.
I love Ina, and her cake looks delicious!
It sure looks perfect! I will try it with the glaze of course!
Delicious cake, especially with the lemon flavor..
The glaze is what attracted me the most in the first picture. I’ll say this a 100 times, you are gifted when it comes to baking.
Thanks Priyanka,
You really made my day!!!
awesome flavour combination. beautiful presentation.
Your lemoncake looks so delicious and perfect!
Ina’s recipes are always fantastic, and I love anything with lemon!
I love such cakes! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors when baking.
Cheers,
Rosa
Wow wat a super moist and excellent looking cake.
I love lemon cakes! Looks amazing!
Love this citrus cake. Its looking perfect and I am sure it must have been loved by all. Bookmarked
Thanks Taruna,
Love to have this with hot cup of “Chai”.
I am drooling. I am such a cake fan and love citrus flavour. When I went gluten free the first thing I worried was : How will I make cakes? But now its no problem. Love your cake. Did I tell you I am fan of Ina garten’ s baking goods?
Thanks Balvinder.
Wish I had a slice right now for a mid morning snack. It looks fabulous!
Thanks Barbara.
You can’t beat Ina! Your cake looks so moist and fabulous….and that glaze is perfect!
Thank you Liz,
I agree, Ina is just superb!!!
Asmita, beautiful cake…love lemon in cake, and the cake sure looks moist and fluffy.
Have a great week
Thanks Juliana,
I love citrusy cakes.
Wow – that looks absolutely stunning! I LOVE lemon cakes!
i actually remember this episode! love that gorgeous crack at the top… its begging for that sugary drizzle. lovely clicks
Lemon yogurt cake looks fabulous, yummy and mouth watering.
Wow…love the texture of the cake…very moist and yum…perfect loaf i must say….
Thanks Lubna.
Love the pictures. The light on the 3rd from the end is stunning. And a great recipe too. Wonderful post – thanks.
The cake has such fine crumb and looks absolutely amazing with tangy lemon icing.
Thank you Angie.
The cake looks super moist and full of flavour!
Voilà un dessert qui a ” cake ” chose à dire…
This cake looks so delightful!! Just perfect with tea.
Thanks Katherine.
My fav flavor when it comes to cake is lemon cake. I have tried mixing a lot of other things with lemon but yogurt is something I am yet to give a try
This looks stunning.
Thank you kankana,
Apart from the taste i like that you don’t need a mixer to make it.
I can remember the first time I ate a baked good that was lemon and yogurt, it was that delicious. Ever since then, this combo has held a special spot on my favorite list. Your cake looks fabulous. Awesome pictures.
Thanks tina.
I heart Ina Garten. That first photo looks professional, both in the quality of the photo AND how great the cake looks. I can see why this was a hit!
Thanks cucina. Love ina too.
hey..i know lemon cake..but never tasted this combo..n urs looks awesome..thanx 4 visiting my space
Absolutely gorgeous,and delicious bread…Love the lemon glaze drizzle!
Thanks Elisabeth.
Oh Asmita, this is just lovely…I agree an anytime cake, and no surprise this was a big hit. Plus it’s gorgeous!
Perfect recipe for abundance of citrus and berries season here in Florida
Thanks Kiran.
Asmita… your lemon yogurt cake is gorgeous! I’ve never succeeded to make glaze like yours! How do you do that so beautifully!!! I’m saving this recipe. I totally wish I have this for tea time and I actually don’t mind eating lemon (yogurt) cake everyday!
Thanks Nami,
It’s perfect with a cup of hot piping “Chai” and best of all can be prepared by using just a whisk. No Hand or stand mixer required.
While I’ve made cakes/loaves like these, I’ve never used yoghurt. Must increase the tangy taste, I suppose. Another recipe on my to do list! Looking forward to more! xx
Thanks Lin,
Yes this cake is soft and quite tangy, that’s why the glaze is so important which I left out once and realized it was too tangy for anyone to enjoy. So the next time I made it with the glaze and was an instant hit.
Wow that looks irresistible!!!! here I am making new year resolutions to be good and you are tempting me with these droolicious pictures – Priya
That’s a wonderful crust..love the flavors and the cake!
Asmita-your yogurt cake looks absolutely incredible, moist, tangy, and delicious. Can’t go wrong with Ina’s recipes. I love all her recipes as well, and you did an amazing job with this cake. The glaze looks beautiful just the way it’s dripping down…yumm:DDD
Wow, wow and more wow. This cake is simple divine, delicious, superb etc etc etc. That topping or glazing makes the cake even more tempting.
Thanks Nava.
The cakes scented with orange or lemon were always attracting me especially if I wanted to accompany them with a hot cup of tea. Beautiful cake and the frosting too!
I love lemon cakes! Smelling them and eating them is such a wonderful experience!
Hey Asmita ! Greetings from Hongkong ;D Anyway , that’s one gorgeous loaf cake I’ve seen for a while
Really scrumptious and great photos , too !
I love it when I have everything I need to make a recipe, and I know my husband will love this. He’s a big fan of lemon anything!
I’ve baked this cake soooo many times! Love Ina’s recipes. Yet to find one that fails me. Gorgeous clicks Asmita.
This cake looks gorgeous!
Thank you Yuri,
Have a great week ahead.
I hate to admit it, but Ina Garten really bothers me BUT this cake looks too delicious and I want a loaf right now sooo I guess she is OK afterall =)
i love lemon flavour in baking..ur ccake has come out perfect and beautiful. thanks for linking with my event
I’m so in love with lemony desserts at the moment, they’re my biggest craving. My little sisters made me lemon cupcakes with the same lemon glaze you’ve put up here and they were amazing…. but still, this cake looks so good, I’ve bookmarked it to make it next time I can get my hands dirty in the kitchen!