Description
This easy lemon dessert is soft, moist, and full of fresh citrus flavor. Made with simple ingredients like yogurt and lemon juice, it’s the perfect quick treat for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and smooth.
- Add yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and zest, then mix gently.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold into wet mixture.
- Pour batter into dish and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Do not overmix to keep texture soft. Store covered for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg