Description
A tender, citrusy cake bursting with the floral tartness of Meyer lemon and the vibrant zing of sumac—perfectly balanced and deeply aromatic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, sumac, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, oil, Meyer lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar or glaze with a simple lemon icing for extra zing. Sumac adds a fruity tang—don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: meyer lemon cake, sumac dessert, citrus cake, tangy cake, easy lemon cake