Description
Whipping up this creamy yogurt cake requires just three simple ingredients and minimal effort, making it a total game-changer for quick dessert lovers. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare to enjoy a delightfully smooth cake that comes together faster than you can pour a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Grab your 9-inch round cake pan and thoroughly coat the interior with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Whisk 1 cup of plain yogurt and 1 cup of sugar in a large mixing bowl until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture turns smooth and glossy.
- Sift 1 cup of all-purpose flour directly into the yogurt mixture, using gentle folding motions to incorporate the dry ingredients without creating lumps.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and tap the pan gently on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Slide the pan into a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for precisely 32 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure uniform browning.
- Test the cake’s doneness by inserting a thin wooden skewer into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter clinging to it.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the cake rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, allowing it to settle and become more stable before slicing.
- Carefully run a knife around the pan’s edges to loosen the cake, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Selecting full-fat Greek yogurt ensures a richer, more tender cake texture that stays moist and soft.
- Sifting flour before adding prevents lumps and creates a smoother, more delicate crumb in the final cake.
- Checking the cake’s doneness with a toothpick near the end of baking prevents overcooking and keeps the cake tender and light.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour, which work beautifully in this simple recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg