Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf (Printable View)
A moist, tangy loaf bursting with fresh lemon flavor and Greek yogurt tenderness. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, full-fat or low-fat
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1/3 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil
09 - Zest of 2 lemons
10 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Lemon Glaze
12 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
13 - 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Use a spatula to spread evenly and smooth the top surface.
06 - Bake for 45-55 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice, adding juice gradually until reaching a thick but pourable consistency.
09 - Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled loaf. Allow glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt keeps it incredibly moist without needing complicated techniques
- It hits that perfect balance between tangy and sweet that lemon lovers crave
- You probably have everything in your kitchen right now
02 -
- Overmixing will make the loaf tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- The glaze must go on a completely cool cake or it will disappear into the crumb
- Lemon zest releases more oil when you zest right into the sugar or yogurt
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother batter
- Use a microplane for the finest, most flavorful zest without any bitter pith