Heavenly Blood Orange Yogurt Cake (Print Version)

Vibrant cake with Greek yogurt, blood oranges, and citrus icing—moist, zesty, and blissfully easy to make.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
07 - Zest of 2 blood oranges
08 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled

→ Citrus Icing

11 - Zest of 1 blood orange
12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood orange juice

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt and sugar until smooth and well combined.
04 - Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add blood orange zest, blood orange juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the melted coconut oil until fully incorporated.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
08 - Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
09 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk together powdered sugar, blood orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
11 - Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the icing over the top. Let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Zesty Flavor: The combination of fresh blood orange zest and juice provides a deep citrus profile.
  • Moist Texture: Greek yogurt and coconut oil ensure the cake stays incredibly tender for days.
  • Simple Elegance: This easy-to-follow recipe results in a bakery-quality cake with a beautiful natural pink icing.
02 -
  • Extra Citrus Kick: For extra citrus flavor, add an extra tablespoon of blood orange juice to the icing.
  • Proper Storage: Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate it to maintain freshness for longer.
  • Perfect Glaze: Ensure the cake is completely cool before drizzling the icing so it sets properly instead of soaking in.
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