One-Bowl Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake
Moist and tangy lemon cake studded with fresh blueberries, made effortlessly in one bowl. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, plain 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 220 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 large egg, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Step 4: Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Step 5: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Step 6: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Step 7: Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.








