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Lemon Olive Oil Greek Yogurt Cake

August 5, 2015

I’ve decided the best compliment I’ve received on my baked goods is my husband telling me to bring this lemon cake to work so he’ll stop sneaking bites of it while at home.

And then every time I walked by the kitchen I’d notice the cake growing smaller and smaller.

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This cake has plain greek yogurt, lemon zest, and olive oil, and it’s light and fluffy with a sweet citrus tang. I added a teaspoon of water to powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a really light lemon glaze, but it’d be just as delicious without!

IMG_4508I’ve convinced myself that the greek yogurt in it makes it an acceptable breakfast food, so I’ve been having a slice with tea every morning this week, and it’s been the best start to each day!

Lemon Olive Oil Greek Yogurt Cake
2015-07-27 16:59:09
Serves 6
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
1 hr
For the cake
  1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  2. 1 tbsp baking powder
  3. ½ tsp kosher salt
  4. 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  5. 3 eggs
  6. 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
  7. ½ cup olive oil
  8. 1 tsp vanilla extract
  9. 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the lemon glaze
  1. 1 cup powdered sugar
  2. 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For the cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, lemon zest, yogurt, and vanilla. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then pour into lightly greased loaf pan.
  3. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
For the glaze
  1. Combine the sugar and lemon juice with a fork, and then drizzle over cake. Allow glaze to harden before serving.
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  1. Lynz Real Cooking says

    August 5, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    i love your thought process on the greek yogurt! But I totally agree! so cool how I can save the recipe, I love that!

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    • Jasmine says

      August 5, 2015 at 2:11 pm

      Cake and cookies for breakfast just makes everything better! 🙂 Thank you, Lynz!

      Reply
      • Lynz Real Cooking says

        August 5, 2015 at 2:17 pm

        haha yes! looks so good!

        Reply
  2. Joann says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    This looks delicious. I’d have no problem having this for breakfast. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      August 5, 2015 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you, Joann! Clearly I didn’t either 😀

      Reply
  3. tomculpa says

    August 5, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Funny how cakes often become smaller when you’re not looking

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      August 5, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Isn’t that the truth?! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Mani (A New Life Wandering) says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    This is simple and beautiful.

    Reply
    • Jasmine says

      August 5, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you, Mani!!

      Reply

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