I have a confession to make, when I first tried Greek yogurt, I didn't like it. It was too tart for me. But after trying different flavors and mixing in dried fruits and granola, I love it. It's a great snack and as I learned last year from my friend, Cassie, a great ingredient to bake with!
When the Florida Dairy Farmers asked me to create a recipe using yogurt, I got really excited and I knew I wanted to try my hand at baking with it. The first couple of tries ended in failure but when I tried a third time, this wonderful cake was born! I garnered inspiration from these Meyer lemon bundt cakes and this lemon yogurt cake. I knew I wanted a buttery cake and am so happy with how my version of a pound cake turned out!
Grease a 9-inch loaf pan with non-stick baking spray.
Bake for about 32 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes and then…
Flip over onto a cooling rack that has a piece of parchment paper on it. Poke holes with a toothpick.
While the cake is baking, you'll make a Meyer lemon syrup. Now pour this slowly on top and let the cake soak in the lemony goodness.
The topping is made by whipping melted white chocolate chips and Greek yogurt, it's so good…I think I have to use it as a topping for ice cream next time!
Be sure to check out the milkshakes I made last month and the ongoing giveaway…it's awesome!!
Meyer Lemon-Greek Yogurt Pound Cake with White Chocolate-Greek Yogurt Topping Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon grated Meyer lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt, about 2 6-ounce containers
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice
White Chocolate-Greek Yogurt Topping
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 6-ounce container
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment or large bowl and electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Add Meyer lemon zest and juice and mix well. Add vanilla extract and oil and mix thoroughly.
- Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the lemon batter along with half of the yogurt and mix, to combine using a rubber spatula. Repeat & combine (be careful not to overmix). Add the remaining flour mixture and mix, just to combine. As you're mixing, use spatula to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
- Pour into a greased (with nonstick baking spray) 9-inch loaf pan and baked for about 32 to 35 minutes or when a toothpick is inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- While baking, add 1/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup Meyer lemon juice to a small saucepan and mix. Cook on medium low until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Remove cake from the oven and place loaf pan on a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Using the cooling rack, flip the cake out of the pan and onto the cooling rack. Using a skewer stick or toothpick. Poke holes into the cake. Pour cooked lemon syrup over the cake.
- Remove Greek yogurt from the refrigerator and place on the counter. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 to 30 second increments on 50% power (60 to 90 seconds total) and set aside, mix a little with a spoon. Add Greek yogurt to the white chocolate and mix with a spoon. Then, using an electric hand mixer, whip thoroughly. (There may be some streaks or lumps of white chocolate but most of it should be gone.) Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Dollop Greek yogurt topping over sliced cake and serve.
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Florida Dairy Farmers and I only work with brands and organizations that I love. Thanks for supporting them and for supporting my blog! As always, opinions expressed are my own.
Hannah says
Made this for the first time today, for me and my boyfriend. Decided to experiment a little to get a slightly lower amount of calories,
It was a massive success, we both absolutely loved this cake!! 😀
Thank you!!
carolyn says
I am making this today – looked so good, but it is spilling out of the 9 in pan and nowhere near cooked after 35-40 minutes…any clues as to what may be going on?
Cordelia says
Mine did the same thing! Now the whole kitchen smells like burned cake. I finally took it out around 40 minutes because the edges were quite brown, but I cut it open and the center was still gooey batter. Total disaster! haha Definitely removing from my saved recipes..
Julie Deily says
Hi Cordelia,
I’m sorry that happened! I have made this several times with no trouble and others have too. I would check your baking soda and your baking powder, I had the same problem you described with banana bread years ago.
Nutmeg Nanny says
I can’t resist lemon cake, in fact I’ve been having major cravings for it lately! This looks delicious 🙂
dina says
it looks yummy!
Dianna Thomas says
oh this sounds so good– perfect for Sunday after dinner treat
Liz says
Thank you Julie for the nice recipe. Have a Happy Weekend!
Amy @Very Culinary says
WANT.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Lemon flavored baked goods are so great! The topping looks especially tasty!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This sounds incredible! Love that white chocolate yogurt topping!
Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says
I can’t wait until I hit the citrus recipes in a few months, this cake looks too good!!
Terri C says
This just looks and sounds delicious ! I must try this
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Oh I bet this would be so good with scoop of fresh berries on top!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
I have some Meyer Lemons and I want to make this soon! It looks so delicious!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Was at Whole Foods today and was totally eying the Meyer lemons. Regretting not picking up a few so I could make this!
Kelly says
Sounds delicious! I love baking with Greek yogurt. However, where does the 2 Tablespoons of vegetable oil come in to play?
Julie Deily says
Hi Kelly, I just updated it, with the vanilla extract. Sorry about that! Thanks so much!
Bea Hancock says
One question – in the list of ingredients, 2 Tbs vegetable oil are called for but there is no mention of it in the instructions. With the yogurt? Or wet ingredients?
Thanks!
Julie Deily says
Hi Bea, I just updated it, with the vanilla extract. Sorry about that!
Naomi says
OMG – Holy pound cake goodness!! I love this the texture looks so moist. I absolutely love this and can’t wait to try it — BOOKMARKED!
Holly Green says
Could this be frozen?
Julie Deily says
Hi Holly,
Do you mean after it’s baked? If so, I think so although I have not tried it. I would let it cool completely and wrap it airtight with plastic wrap twice and then put into a zippered plastic bag to freeze. If you try it, please let me know how it goes!
Holly Green says
Thanks!
Jerin Marina says
Mmm…these look delicious. I bet the kids would love them! I am always looking for something new for party that the kids would like and this fits the bill perfect, thanks for sharing.
Tieghan Gerard says
I adore greek yogurt! This cake looks gorgeous and delicious! Love the meyer lemons!
Paula – bell’alimento says
This cake looks so very scrumptious! Meyer lemons and greek yogurt..perfect!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love anything with Meyer lemons, gorgeous cake!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Love lemon pound cake! Excited that this recipe includes greek yogurt, another fave 🙂
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
This looks absolutely amazing, Julie! I would love a piece!!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
This looks so moist & I love Meyer lemons.
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
I love Meyer Lemons! This pound cake sounds completely delish!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Lovely! Lemon pound cake is a favorite, I love the use of yogurt!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Meyer Lemon cake is a huge favorite of mine! I’ll have to try this version. Thanks for sharing, Julie!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
It’s so moist! Which is such an UNcommon thing with pound cake 🙂 Normally it’s so dry and I am loving yours! And with meyer lemons, mmm, so good! pinned
Annalise @ Completely Delicious says
Gorgeous! I love a good lemon pound cake, and I bet greek yogurt adds a nice touch.
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
This pound cake looks too delicious! I love the flavour!
Cassie says
This is gorgeous, Julie!
Jenny @ BAKE says
I absolutely love citrus pound cake! it’s one of my favourite desserts. Yours looks beautiful!
Sandy @ Reluctant Entertainer says
Oh, Julie, I love a good lemon cake. Wish we could share a piece today! 🙂