Heavenly Blood Orange Yogurt Cake (Print View)

A vibrant, moist cake blending creamy Greek yogurt with zesty blood oranges, finished with luscious citrus icing. A delightful dessert.

# Components:

→ 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

→ For the Icing

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a 9×5-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 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. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - For the icing, whisk together powdered sugar, blood orange juice, and zest until smooth and pourable.
10 - Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the icing over the top. Let set for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly moist and tender thanks to Greek yogurt, which also adds a subtle tang that balances the sweet citrus
  • Blood oranges give this cake a stunning crimson hue and unique raspberry orange flavor you cannot get from regular oranges
  • The coconut oil keeps the dairy relatively low while adding a lovely tropical undertone that pairs beautifully with the bright citrus notes
02 -
  • The cake must be completely cool before you add the icing or it will melt right off and pool instead of setting beautifully on top
  • Room temperature eggs are non negotiable here because cold eggs can cause the coconut oil to solidify in tiny lumps throughout your batter
  • Do not overmix when combining the wet and dry ingredients or the cake will become tough and dense instead of tender
03 -
  • Roll your blood oranges on the counter before cutting to release more juice, and microwave them for 10 seconds if they are not very juicy
  • If your coconut oil solidifies when you add it to the cool yogurt mixture, place the bowl over a larger bowl of warm water and whisk gently until smooth again
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