Moist, zesty, and light — this flourless Lemon Yogurt Cake has been taking the internet by storm! Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, almond flour, and fresh lemon juice, it’s naturally gluten-free and feels indulgent without being heavy. Perfect for spring brunch, afternoon tea, or a refreshing dessert any time of year.
📋 Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (60 g) almond flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Optional Toppings
- Lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice)
- Powdered sugar dusting
- Fresh berries or mint leaves
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Fold in almond flour, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Batter will be slightly thick.
- Bake: Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden on top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & serve: Let cake cool before slicing. Add glaze, dusting of sugar, or fresh fruit if desired.
🍯 Substitutions & Variations
- Sweetener: Swap maple syrup/honey for a zero-calorie sweetener (like monk fruit) to make it WW-friendly.
- Flour: Use finely ground oats if you don’t have almond flour.
- Flavor twist: Add ½ tsp almond extract or fold in fresh blueberries before baking.
- Toppings: Keep it light with a yogurt-lemon drizzle instead of glaze.
🥶 Storage
- Store covered at room temp for 2 days.
- Refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze slices individually (wrap well) for up to 2 months.
⚖️ Weight Watchers Points (per slice, 10 servings)
- Greek yogurt (¾ cup, nonfat) → 0 points
- Eggs → 0 points
- Almond flour (¾ cup / 60 g) → ~11 points total (≈1 point per slice)
- Maple syrup (⅓ cup) → ~17 points total (≈2 points per slice) — 0 if using monk fruit
- Rest (lemon juice, zest, baking powder, salt) → 0 points
👉 ~3 points per slice (with maple syrup) or ~1 point per slice (with sugar substitute).
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I make this cake dairy-free?
Yes — just use a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
Q: Why is my cake sinking in the middle?
That usually means it wasn’t baked long enough. Keep it in the oven until the top is golden and firm.
Q: Does it taste very “lemony”?
Yes! The zest and juice give it a bright, fresh citrus flavor without overpowering.
🌟 Final Thoughts
This flourless Lemon Yogurt Cake is light, tangy, and refreshing — the kind of dessert that tastes indulgent but won’t weigh you down. Whether you dress it up with glaze and berries or keep it simple, it’s sure to become one of your favorite guilt-free treats.
