Description
This Greek Yogurt Lemon Loaf is a bright, moist, and easy recipe that is perfect for breakfast ideas, brunch, snack time, or a simple dessert. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, this easy recipe bakes into a tender loaf with a fresh citrus flavor and a soft crumb that stays delicious for days.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice for glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line it with parchment paper if desired.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled loaf.
9. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Fresh lemon zest gives the loaf its best flavor, so zest the lemons right before mixing the batter.
Do not overmix the batter or the loaf can turn dense instead of soft and tender.
For clean slices, let the glaze fully set and use a sharp serrated knife.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg