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Slice of Greek yogurt lemon loaf cake topped with lemon glaze

Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf

A bright and tender loaf infused with lemon, made with Greek yogurt for moisture and sweetened naturally with honey.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour (Can be substituted with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.)
  • 2 tsp Baking powder (Acts as a leavening agent.)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda (Enhances the rise of the cake.)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (Balances the flavors.)
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain) (Substitute with regular yogurt if necessary.)
  • 1/2 cup Honey (or maple syrup) (Natural sweetener.)
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil (melted) or unsalted butter (Adds moisture.)
  • 2 large Eggs (Provide structure.)
  • 1 tbsp Zest of lemon (Provides fresh flavor.)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice (Adds tanginess.)
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar (For glazing.)
  • 1-2 tbsp Additional lemon juice (Enhances glaze brightness.)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep your pan and oven. Preheat the oven as directed in your baking instructions.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until even.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, honey, melted coconut oil, and eggs until smooth.
  4. Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet, stirring just until no dry flour remains.
Baking
  1. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake until the loaf is set and golden, and a tester comes out clean.
  3. Let the loaf cool before glazing.
Glazing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let it set before slicing.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, let the glaze fully set and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts.