Five-Ingredient Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake

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This moist lemon pound cake uses Greek yogurt for richness and a bright lemon zest for a refreshing citrus flavor, made with just five simple ingredients. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 55 min Serves 8 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup granulated sugar together.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, and 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest to the bowl.
  4. Step 4: Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  7. Step 7: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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