Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake (Gâteau Au Yaourt)

May 13, 2026

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While you want a break from mushy banana bread, make this! My Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake is predicated on my different viral yogurt cake, however baked in a loaf pan for ease! The lemon glaze on prime is elective, however I actually suppose it is best to make it.

Lemon yogurt loaf cake slices on a marble plate.

Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake (Gâteau Au Yaourt)

As a result of my common yogurt cake went viral, I made a decision to make a loaf cake model of it. I really feel like we’re all barely extra prone to make a loaf cake than an everyday cake. Do you agree?

A loaf pan feels acquainted, as a result of we steadily make eggless banana bread in it. Or, in the summertime, we make chocolate chip zucchini bread with it!

However, at this time, we’re making a lemon yogurt loaf cake, additionally known as Gâteau Au Yaourt in French. I had an orange-flavored loaf cake like this in Paris, and I’ll always remember the crumb texture. I do know I sound insane after I say this, however I can inform when a baked good accommodates yogurt or bitter cream as a result of it tastes cool in your tongue. Once more, you don’t should imagine me after I say that, however simply know that the addition of yogurt in a baked good makes an excellent smooth tight crumbed cake.

Two thick slices of yellow cake on a white plate with lemons.

Elements

This lemon yogurt loaf cake recipe is in the usual cups/ spoons measurements and by weight, in case you prefer to bake with a scale.

Many small bowls with baking ingredients on counter and two eggs.

Greek Yogurt. We want 1/2 cup (100 grams) of full-fat plain Greek yogurt. I didn’t take a look at this recipe with something aside from full-fat plain Greek yogurt, so please don’t ask me if you should use 0%, low fats, or common yogurt. Should you use a kind of and it really works, please depart a remark under so we are able to all profit. Thanks!
Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest. We want 1/3 cup of contemporary lemon juice for the cake, plus one other teaspoon for the lemon glaze on prime. Zest the lemons earlier than juicing, as a result of we’d like 1 tablespoon of zest for the cake and 1 teaspoon for the glaze. This required 3 giant lemons for me, however it could require extra for you, relying in your lemons. I’ve made this cake with my neighbor’s Meyer lemons, and it’s even higher.
Sugar. Three-quarters of a cup (150 grams) of white granulated sugar.
Butter. One stick (1/2 cup; 113 grams) of butter that has been melted. Gently soften it over low warmth, and please don’t let it boil and evaporate the water from the butter or the measurements change barely.
Eggs. Two giant eggs, overwhelmed earlier than including to the bowl.
Vanilla. One teaspoon of vanilla extract. The vanilla balances the flavour of the lemon and offers this lemon yogurt loaf cake a creamsicle vibe.
Flour. Measure out 1 3/4 cup (or weigh out 237 grams) of all-purpose flour.
Salt.Three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt for the loaf cake and one other 1/4 teaspoon of salt for the frosting. It might sound odd to incorporate a lot salted within the frosting, but it surely’s giving salted lemon in the absolute best method.
Baking Powder. Measure out 1 3/4 teaspoon of baking powder. That is the one leavener we’re utilizing for this lemon yogurt loaf cake.
Powdered Sugar. Whereas a glaze on a loaf cake is all the time elective, I actually do advocate it right here, particularly as a result of our lemon glaze has a little bit of salt in it. We want 1 cup (or 100 grams) of powdered sugar.

Make the Finest Lemon Yogurt Loaf Cake

Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Spray and line an 8 or 9-inch loaf pan with parchment paper in a single path.

2. In a big bowl, whisk collectively the yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.

3. Evenly sprinkle the flour, salt, and baking powder on prime of the combination. Stir to mix.

4. Pour the batter into the ready loaf pan, and bake for 55-60 minutes. Use a toothpick to make sure it’s performed.

5. Let the cake cool for quarter-hour within the pan, after which gently tip it out onto a wire rack to chill utterly.

6. As soon as the cake is cool, whisk collectively all glaze components.

7. Spoon glaze on prime, slice and serve.

Slices of yellow cake on a board with a glass of milk on side.

Leftovers/ Storage

I maintain leftover slices of the cake on the counter at room temperature in an air tight container for as much as 2 days. Sugar is a preservative, and also you’ll be okay that method. Should you want to retailer it for longer, retailer it within the fridge, however don’t wrap it in plastic wrap or it would lure an excessive amount of moisture and change into soggy. Place it on a paper-towel lined plate, and canopy with an the wrong way up bowl to retailer for as much as 4 days. Should you want to make it method forward of time and freeze, slice it earlier than freezing.

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