Here’s a delightful recipe for a Strawberry and Lemon Yogurt Cake that’s perfect for any occasion:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, for thinning if needed)
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze:
- Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little milk, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, letting it run down the sides. You can also use a spoon to spread it more evenly if needed.
Serving
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the cake at room temperature and enjoy!
This Strawberry and Lemon Yogurt Cake is light, moist, and bursting with fresh flavors. Perfect for a summer dessert or a sweet treat any time of the year!