🍋 Classic Lemon Loaf Cake
Ingredients:
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3 large eggs
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
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½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt
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¼ to ½ cup (60–120ml) milk (adjust based on yogurt thickness)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon
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1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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1 packet (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon saltReal Food+8Cakes by MK+8Better Homes and Gardens+8Allrecipes+2laurainthekitchen.com+2Woolworths+2
For the glaze:
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1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons lemon juiceAllrecipes+4laurainthekitchen.com+4Real Food+4
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and oil until combined.
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Add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, lemon pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
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Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.