Description
Yogurt cake is a soft, moist, and lightly sweet dessert made with basic pantry ingredients. It’s simple to prepare, making it ideal for beginner and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or whole milk)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add citrus zest (lemon or orange) for a fresh twist.
- Mix in fresh berries or chopped fruit for added flavor.
- Replace vanilla with almond extract for a different aroma.
- Top with a citrus glaze made from powdered sugar and juice.
- Use flavored yogurt to vary the taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
