Ingredients
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- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup poppy seeds
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Extra poppy seeds
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and lemon juice in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently until incorporated.
- Fold in lemon zest and poppy seeds.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Prepare the lemon glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon zest, fresh juice, and milk.
- Let the cake cool, then drizzle with glaze and garnish with extra poppy seeds and lemon slices.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
Experiment with adding blueberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 40