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Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake – Low Sugar and Moist Recipe

Date: 02-apr-2025


Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake – Low Sugar and Moist Recipe

Healthy Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe

This refreshing and moist lemon loaf cake made with Greek yogurt is a healthier twist on the classic lemon pound cake. It’s soft, tangy, lightly sweetened, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Best of all—it’s easy to make at home!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Greek Yogurt Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil or neutral vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prep the Pan

Preheating oven and greasing loaf pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

Mixing yogurt, oil, and eggs in bowl

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

Mixing flour, baking powder, and salt

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 4: Bake the Cake

Batter in loaf pan ready to bake

Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Cool and (Optional) Add Glaze

Cooling and glazing lemon loaf

Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra zing.

Why You’ll Love This Lemon Loaf

  • Uses Greek yogurt for added protein and moisture
  • Lower in sugar than traditional lemon cakes
  • No butter – uses heart-healthy oil
  • Perfect for spring, brunch, or gifting
Greek Yogurt Loaf Cake Ready

This Greek yogurt lemon loaf cake is proof that dessert can be wholesome and delicious. Pair it with a cup of tea or enjoy it as a light breakfast treat!

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