Healthier Lemon Cake 🍋✨

A light, moist, and naturally sweetened lemon cake with just the right amount of tangy citrus flavor. This version is lower in sugar, butter, and refined flour while still tasting delicious!

⏱ Prep Time: 30 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 50–70 minutes
🍽 Servings: 8–10 slices

🍋 Cake Ingredients:

• ½ cup (115 g) butter (melted)

• ¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¾ cup (150 g) coconut sugar or cane sugar

• ¼ cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 4 large eggs

• Zest of 2 lemons

• 2 cups (240 g) whole wheat or spelt flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

• ¾ cup (180 g) Greek yogurt

🍋 Lemon Soak:

• ½ cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

• 2 tbsp (30 g) honey or maple syrup

🍋 Lighter Lemon Glaze:

• ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice or water (adjust for desired thickness)

🥄 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and butter an 8-inch (20 cm) loaf pan.

2. Melt the butter and mix it with Greek yogurt, salt, sugar, honey, and vanilla extract.

3. Whisk in eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.

4. Gradually fold in flour, baking powder, and baking soda using a spatula.

5. Stir in Greek yogurt until fully combined, being careful not to overmix.

2️⃣ Bake the Cake:

1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

2. Bake for 50–70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

3. Let the cake cool down in the pan before removing.

3️⃣ Add the Lemon Soak:

1. While the cake is cooling, mix lemon juice with honey or maple syrup.

2. Pour the lemon soak evenly over the warm cake to absorb.

4️⃣ Lighter Lemon Glaze:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice or water until smooth.

2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

3. Decorate however you want or top it with lemon zest or thin lemon slices if desired.

🍋 Health Benefits:

Lemons are rich in Vitamin C, Greek yogurt adds protein, and whole wheat flour provides fiber. Using honey or maple syrup instead of refined sugar makes this cake naturally sweetened.

Enjoy this lighter, deliciously moist lemon cake! 🍋✨