Description
A refreshing and guilt-free lemon loaf cake made with Greek yogurt and honey, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients; fold gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
To keep the loaf fresh, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or foil at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for longer storage, or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg