Heavenly Blood Orange Yogurt Cake (Printable Version)

Moist yogurt cake infused with blood orange zest and juice, crowned with tangy citrus glaze.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

→ Icing

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

# How-To Steps:

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 combined.
04 - Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add blood orange zest, blood orange juice, and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in melted coconut oil until fully incorporated.
07 - Pour batter into 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 cake cool in 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 cake is fully cooled, drizzle icing over the top. Let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The yogurt keeps it incredibly tender without feeling dense or overly rich.
  • Blood orange zest adds a floral brightness you just dont get from regular citrus.
  • It looks stunning on a table and tastes even better the next day.
02 -
  • Room temperature eggs are non-negotiable, cold eggs make the batter seize and the texture suffers.
  • Cooling the coconut oil before adding it prevents the eggs from scrambling and keeps the batter smooth.
  • Do not skip sifting the powdered sugar for the icing or you will have gritty clumps in every drizzle.
03 -
  • Zest your oranges before juicing them, it is nearly impossible to zest a squeezed orange.
  • Add an extra tablespoon of blood orange juice to the icing if you want it thinner and more pourable.
  • Let the icing set fully before slicing or it will run everywhere and make a beautiful mess.
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