I always enjoy simple and fresh recipes like this Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake made with ingredients I have on hand. Made with Greek yogurt, coconut, honey, and fresh lemon zest, it has a soft, moist texture and a delicate citrus flavor with every bite. A swirl of lemon curd adds a little pocket of bright, tangy goodness that’s hard to resist.
What I love most about this cake is that it’s easy to make with just a handful of healthy ingredients. Since no flour is used in the dough, it is naturally gluten-free and does not contain white sugar, instead using honey as a sweetener. This makes it a nice option when you’re looking for a special yet light dessert.
This cake is great to serve with afternoon tea, or as an easy-to-make dessert for family and friends. Fresh, bright, and incredibly easy, this lemon coconut cake proves that the simplest recipes are the ones you come back to most often.
How to make lemon coconut yogurt cake
First, let’s make lemon curd. Add eggs and honey to a heatproof bowl and whisk until well mixed.
Add the lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk again until smooth.
Place the bowl over a pot of gently boiling water and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and gradually add butter, whisking until completely melted and smooth. Let the lemon curd cool to room temperature.
prepare cake batter
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F) and line an 8-inch (20cm) square cake pan with parchment paper.
Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
Whisk egg yolks, yogurt, honey, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add the shredded coconut and salt and mix.
Place the egg whites in a clean bowl and whisk until soft peaks form.
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the dough in 2-3 batches, keeping the mixture airy.
assemble and bake
Pour the batter into the prepared mold. Drop a teaspoon of lemon curd onto the surface and gently swirl with a knife to create delicate ribbons. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until cake is set and lightly golden. If it’s getting too brown, cover it with aluminum foil.
Let cake cool completely before slicing.
Soft, light and full of bright citrus flavor, this cake has delicate coconut crumbs and pockets of silky lemon curd throughout, making it simple, fresh and perfect for a light dessert.
Try this delicious Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake. If so, don’t forget to share your photos with me on Instagram. I’d like to see how that goes.
Other recipes to try
Try these soft and naturally sweet mango coconut truffles made with simple ingredients. These easy no-bake treats are fresh, tropical, and perfect for a quick and healthy snack.
These easy no-bake lemon oat bars have a fresh, tangy flavor and are naturally sweet without refined sugar. An easy gluten-free snack that’s perfect for summer.
You’ll also love our light and creamy Lemon Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Bars, made without refined sugar and packed with protein. A fresh and simple dessert perfect for any time of the day.
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Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake – No refined sugar, gluten free
I always enjoy simple and fresh recipes like this Lemon Coconut Yogurt Cake made with ingredients I have on hand. Made with Greek yogurt, coconut, honey, and fresh lemon zest, it has a soft, moist texture and a delicate citrus flavor with every bite. A swirl of lemon curd adds a little pocket of bright, tangy goodness that’s hard to resist.
material
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lemon curd
1 egg2 tablespoon Honey (40g)Lemon peel (about 1-5g teaspoon)1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice (60ml) 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter (15g) cut into small pieces
for cake batter
4 egg1⅓ cup (320g) Greek yogurt1/4 cup Honey (90g)1/2 teaspoon salt (2g)1 cup Shredded coconut (90g) sugar-free 1 teaspoon Vanilla essence (5g)Lemon peel (about 1-5g teaspoon)1/2 teaspoon Baking powder (2g)
nutrition
Provided by: 1 serve as 1 out of 9 peoplecalorie: 188kcalcarbohydrates: 19.56gprotein: 7.49gfat: 10.31gSaturated fat: 7.392gTrans fat: 0.066gcholesterol: 96mgsodium: 187mgpotassium: 829mgfiber: 1.9gsugar: 14.12gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 4.3mgcalcium: 345mgiron: 1.41mg
(Tag translation) Coconut recipe
