Ina Garten Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe
The Ina Garten Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe is a bright and simple dessert. It tastes fresh, sweet, and full of lemon flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup lemon juice for syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
Prepare the pan
- Grease a loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Mix dry ingredients
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
Mix wet ingredients
- Whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine mixtures
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix slowly.
Add oil
- Pour in the oil. Stir until fully blended and silky.
Bake the cake
- Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes.
Add lemon syrup
- Warm lemon juice and sugar. Pour over warm cake.
Add lemon glaze
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for strong flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Let the cake cool fully before adding glaze.
- Use plain yogurt for the softest texture.