Lemon Yogurt Cake (No White Flour)
Moist, zesty, and protein-packed—this grain-free cake is naturally sweetened and bursting with lemon flavor!
⏰ Prep Time: 10 mins | 🍳 Bake Time: 35-40 mins | 🍽️ Servings: 8
📝 Ingredients
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1½ cups almond flour (blanched for finer texture)
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat for richness)
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
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Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp)
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Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional:
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½ cup blueberries (dust with 1 tsp almond flour to prevent sinking)
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Powdered erythritol for dusting
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-inch round pan or loaf pan (or line with parchment).
2. Make the Batter:
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Whisk eggs, yogurt, honey, lemon zest/juice, and vanilla until smooth.
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Add almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
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Fold in blueberries (if using).
3. Bake & Cool:
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Pour batter into the pan. Bake 35-40 mins until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool 15 mins in the pan, then transfer to a rack.
4. Serve:
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Dust with powdered sweetener or drizzle with extra honey.
💡 Pro Tips:
✅ No almond flour? Substitute oat flour (grind GF oats).
✅ Extra tang? Add 1 more tbsp lemon juice.
✅ Storage: Keeps refrigerated for 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
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Grain-free, gluten-free, and no refined sugar—but tastes indulgent!
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Protein-rich from yogurt and almond flour.
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Perfect with tea or topped with whipped coconut cream.
Bright, fresh, and guilt-free! 🍋✨
(Inspired by Mediterranean yogurt cakes.)