Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 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
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for coating blueberries)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
4. Combine the Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to coat them. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
- Gently fold the blueberries into the batter.
5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- If the top of the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
6. Cool the Cake:
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Start with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and add more if needed to reach your desired consistency.
8. Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake! This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
