Description
Yogurt cake brings pure comfort straight from French kitchens to your table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Simple ingredients and quick mixing create a tender treat perfect for afternoon snacking or elegant dessert moments.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Liquids and Fats:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 1 lemon
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Whisk 1 cup yogurt and 1 cup granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully combined.
- Add 3 large eggs to the yogurt mixture and blend thoroughly with a whisk.
- Pour ½ cup vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix the batter.
- Sprinkle the zest of 1 whole lemon and add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice into the batter, stirring just until distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 32-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Always use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- For a dairy-free version, swap yogurt with coconut or almond milk and use a neutral vegetable oil.
- Enhance flavor by adding a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice after the cake cools completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 234 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg