This Yoghurt Cake Recipe with Lemon Glaze is a simple homemade cake that is easy to prepare and made with everyday ingredients. The yoghurt gives the cake a lovely moist texture, while a generous drizzle of fresh lemon glaze adds a bright, refreshing finish.
I love recipes like this when I want to bake something delicious without complicated ingredients or decorating techniques. The cake is baked in a ring tin, making it look special straight from the oven, and the simple lemon glaze is all it needs to finish it beautifully.
Christmas Wreath Cake Variation
Looking for a festive version of this yoghurt cake? Follow the royal icing recipe and decorating instructions below to turn it into a beautiful Christmas wreath cake.
Why You Will Love This Yoghurt Cake Recipe
- Easy to make: All the ingredients are combined in one bowl, making this a straightforward cake to prepare.
- Everyday ingredients: You only need simple baking staples, plain yoghurt, eggs, sunflower oil and vanilla.
- Moist and delicious: The yoghurt helps give the cake a lovely moist texture without making it heavy.
- Fresh lemon flavour: The simple lemon glaze adds a refreshing citrus flavour to the cake.
- Simple to decorate: You don’t need elaborate cake decorating skills. The lemon glaze, fresh lemon slices and flowers create a beautiful finish.
- Great for sharing: Serve it with tea or coffee for an afternoon treat, or add it to the dessert table when entertaining family and friends.
This Yoghurt Cake with Lemon Glaze is proof that a simple cake can still look beautiful and taste delicious. With its moist texture, fresh lemon glaze and uncomplicated preparation, it is a recipe you can turn to whenever you want a homemade cake without spending hours in the kitchen.
Serve it with a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy a slice of this easy, everyday cake.
Yoghurt Cake with Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
Yoghurt Cake Recipe
- 1½ cups sugar 300 g / 10.6 oz
- 2 cups cake flour 250 g / 8.8 oz
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup sunflower oil 180 ml / 6 fl oz
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 3 large eggs
- 175 ml plain yoghurt ¾ cup / 6 fl oz
Lemon Glaze
- 3 cups icing sugar (powdered sugar) 360 g / 12.7 oz
- 8 tbsp lemon juice
- lemon slices and flowers for decorating
Instructions
Yoghurt Cake Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Generously grease a large ring tin with non-stick spray.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat well until smooth using a stand or hand mixer.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
- Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Lemon Glaze
- Measure the icing sugar and lemon juice accurately.
- Place the icing sugar in a bowl. Gradually add the 8 tablespoons lemon juice, whisking until smooth and lump-free. A whisk works best for creating a smooth glaze.
- Carefully spoon the lemon glaze over the cake. Use a knife or small spatula to spread the glaze evenly over the surface.
- Remove any excess glaze that has dripped onto the serving plate.
- Finish the cake with fresh lemon slices and flowers.
Baking Essentials for This Yoghurt Cake Recipe
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Description: Ideal for storing and transporting the finished yoghurt cake. |
Description: Useful for mixing the yoghurt cake batter and preparing the lemon glaze. |
Description: Ideal for cooling the cake before glazing and decorating. |
Ideal for storing and transporting the finished yoghurt cake.
Useful for mixing the yoghurt cake batter and preparing the lemon glaze.
Ideal for cooling the cake before glazing and decorating.
Christmas Wreath Cake Variation
If you would like to turn this yoghurt cake into a festive Christmas cake, you can use the same cake recipe and decorate it as a Christmas wreath. I have included a separate Royal Icing Recipe and step-by-step decorating instructions to help you create the wreath design shown below. This Christmas Wreath Cake is not only beautiful but also incredibly easy to make. With a soft yoghurt base, a glossy layer of royal icing, and festive rosemary and berry decorations, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests.
Royal Icing Recipe
- 500 g / 4 cups / 17.6 oz icing sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp about 10 g / 0.35 oz Actiwhite (or meringue powder)
- 70 ml / 5 tbsp / 2.4 fl oz cold water
- Optional: clear flavoring extra water, and lemon juice for desired consistency
- Combine Actiwhite and cold water in a jar. Shake well until smooth, then let it stand for 20 minutes.
- In the mixing bowl from your stand mixer, combine the icing sugar and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add the Actiwhite mixture to the dry ingredients and beat on medium speed for about 4 minutes, until thick and glossy using the paddle attachment.
- Adjust the consistency with additional water and lemon juice, if needed. For a thinner glaze, add small amounts of water until you reach your desired consistency.
Decoration
- Spread royal icing over the cooled cake.
- Arrange fresh rosemary sprigs to resemble a festive wreath.
- Decorate with berries. (I used fake berries but cranberries would be ideal)
Other Variations
- Use butter icing instead of royal icing for a softer finish.
- This yoghurt cake recipe can also be baked as cupcakes, simply adjust the baking time and check them with a cake tester until they are cooked through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Bake the cake a day before and store it in an airtight container. Decorate it on the day of serving for the best results.
Yes, this recipe can also be baked as cupcakes. Divide the batter between prepared cupcake cases and adjust the baking time, checking them with a cake tester until they are cooked through.
More Easy Baking Recipes
If you enjoy simple homemade baking, try one of these recipes next:
- Easy All Butter Scones – These classic all butter scones are simple to make and delicious served with butter, jam and cream.
- Light and Creamy Cream Puffs -Try these easy cream puffs when you want a light pastry filled with jam and cream.
- Traditional German Ottilienkuchen – Try this traditional German Ottilienkuchen, a loaf cake made with butter, almonds, chocolate, and mixed peel.
- German Pflaumenkuchen – This German Plum Cake is topped with juicy, sweet-tart plums and a golden cinnamon streusel that adds a delicate crunch.
- Apple and Cinnamon Swirl Loaf – a soft and moist apple and cinnamon swirl loaf topped with a simple glaze for an enjoyable treat.
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