Description
This Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cake is a dreamy combination of airy texture and moist crumb, made with simple pantry staples and ready in under an hour. It’s a perfect quick breakfast, easy dessert, or healthy snack option that you can dress up with fruit or enjoy plain. If you’re looking for versatile breakfast ideas, easy dinner desserts, or just comforting food ideas, this easy recipe hits the mark every time.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain full-fat yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thick.
4. Add the yogurt, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Stir until smooth.
5. Fold in the dry ingredients in two batches, mixing gently to avoid overworking the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar or top with berries before serving.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients to get a smoother batter and even bake.
Strain your yogurt slightly if it seems too runny to avoid a dense center.
This cake pairs wonderfully with fruit compote or citrus curd for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: yogurt cake, light cake, easy dessert, quick cake, healthy snack