Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box lemon cake mix
- 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Recommended Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of fine salt
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 8½ × 4½-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides.
Step 2
Allow the eggs and Greek yogurt to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine:
- cake mix
- Greek yogurt
- vegetable oil
- lemon extract
- eggs
- melted butter
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- vanilla
- salt
Mix until just combined.
Do not overmix.
Step 4
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Smooth the top.
Tap the pan gently on the counter two or three times to remove air bubbles.
Step 5
Bake for 45–55 minutes.
Check with a toothpick.
If it comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs, the loaf is done.
If the top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes.
Step 6
Cool inside the pan for 15 minutes.
Lift out using the parchment paper.
Transfer to a cooling rack.
Cool completely.
Step 7
Prepare the glaze.
Whisk together:
- powdered sugar
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
✔ Fresh lemon juice provides much better flavor than bottled juice.
✔ Do not overmix the batter or the loaf may become dense.
✔ Room-temperature ingredients produce a softer crumb.
✔ Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the best texture.
✔ Use fresh lemon zest for maximum citrus aroma.
✔ Cool completely before glazing.
✔ For even better flavor, wrap the loaf overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian