Description
Yogurt cake brings pure comfort straight from my French grandmother’s kitchen to your table. Whisking together simple pantry ingredients creates a tender, delightful treat that feels like a warm culinary hug.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon zest
Instructions
- Warm up your oven to 350°F and coat an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
- Combine 1 ½ cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Grab a large bowl and vigorously whisk 3 eggs until they become slightly frothy. Add 1 cup yogurt, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sprinkle your lemon zest into the wet mixture for an extra bright flavor if desired. Stir until the ingredients are completely smooth and integrated.
- Slowly fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Gently mix until just combined, leaving a few small lumps for a tender texture.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface. Tap the pan gently to release any air bubbles.
- Place the cake in the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 32-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries. Slice and serve at room temperature for maximum softness.
Notes
- Always use room temperature eggs and yogurt to help create a smoother, more even cake batter that blends more easily.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently and minimally to keep the cake tender and prevent developing tough gluten strands.
- For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and add an extra tablespoon of yogurt to maintain moisture.
- Customize the flavor by adding different zests like orange or replacing vanilla extract with almond extract for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 121 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg