Description
Whipping up a Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cake brings pure comfort straight from your kitchen, delivering tender crumbs that melt in your mouth with zero fuss. Grab your mixing bowl and prepare for a simple dessert that feels like a warm hug from an Italian grandmother.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Grab an 8-inch round cake pan and coat it thoroughly with cooking spray or butter. Cut a parchment paper circle to fit the bottom of the pan for easy cake removal.
- Mix 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- Whisk 3 large eggs, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until the mixture becomes smooth and fully incorporated.
- Sprinkle lemon zest into the wet ingredients for an extra bright flavor profile.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined, accepting a few small lumps in the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Place the pan in a preheated 350°F oven. Bake for exactly 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Check the cake’s doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes to help it set and cool slightly.
- Carefully transfer the cake to a wire rack. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Enhance the presentation by dusting the cake with powdered sugar or topping with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
- Always let yogurt reach room temperature before mixing to ensure a smoother, more consistent batter.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to keep the cake light and prevent tough, dense texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Add lemon or orange zest to brighten the cake’s flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg