🍋 Famous Yogurt Lemon Cake That Melts in Your Mouth
This incredibly soft and moist yogurt cake is a true favorite for a reason. It comes together in just minutes and bakes into a light, fluffy dessert with a refreshing lemon flavor. Each bite is tender, fragrant, and perfectly balanced—sweet, citrusy, and absolutely irresistible.
Perfect for tea time, family gatherings, or whenever you want a quick homemade treat that feels special.
🧁 Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- 150 g sugar
- A dash of vanilla extract
- 120 ml melted butter
- 180 g Greek yogurt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 250 g flour
- 10 g baking powder
🍰 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt until slightly frothy.
- Add sugar and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth and light.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix well.
- Add the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until you get a smooth batter.
- Pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
🍯 Lemon Syrup Topping
- 4–5 tbsp lemon juice
- 4–5 tbsp powdered sugar
- Desiccated coconut
Mix the lemon juice with powdered sugar until smooth. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the syrup over the top and sprinkle generously with desiccated coconut.
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