Clean Lemon Yogurt Cake Recipe
This delicious and healthy cake is perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour whole wheat flour will make this cake grainy
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt plain, fat-free
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 eggs large
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
Optional Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 5 loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the four, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredient and mix well until smooth. Place the flour mixture into a sifter and sift into the yogurt mix. Carefully fold the sifted flour in the yogurt mixture just until combined. It is important not to over mix this recipe or the cake will be very dense and dry.
- Gently pour the batter into the prepared pan and place in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Optional Glaze
- Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice and mix until smooth.
- Pour over the baked lemon cake while it is still warm. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.