07/16/2026
Lemon Blueberry Yoghurt Loaf
(Makes 1 standard 9x5-inch loaf)
Ingredients:
· For the cake: 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1 tbsp lemon zest, ½ cup (120ml) plain Greek yoghurt (full-fat works best), ½ cup (120ml) vegetable or canola oil, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp vanilla extract.
· For the berries: 1 ½ cups fresh blueberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking).
· For the glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
Instructions:
1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
2. Dry mix: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Wet mix: In a separate large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers until fragrant (this releases the citrus oils). Whisk in the yoghurt, oil, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix). Gently fold in the flour-coated blueberries.
5. Bake: Pour batter into the pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
6. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
4 Key Tips for Perfect Yoghurt Bakes:
· Use full-fat Greek yoghurt: It provides the moisture and slight tang seen in the photo. Low-fat works, but it won't be as tender.
· Do not overmix: Stir the batter just until you can't see flour streaks. Overmixing develops gluten and makes the loaf tough and dense.
· Prevent sinking berries: Tossing berries in flour (as written above) prevents them from sinking straight to the bottom of the pan.
· Let it cool: If you glaze the cake while it's hot, the glaze will melt and run off. Wait until it's at room temperature for that glossy, dripping effect