Description
Indulge in this airy, moist yogurt cake that’s perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat. Bursting with flavor, it’s destined to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat or Greek)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually sift in the flour and baking powder; gently fold until just combined.
- If using zest, fold it into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack.
Notes
- Feel free to add fruits like blueberries or nuts for extra flavor.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg