Description
Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cake is the perfect blend of moist, tender crumb and golden crisp edges—a foolproof dessert that’s simple enough for a quick breakfast and elegant enough for easy dinner entertaining. Made with pantry staples like yogurt, eggs, and flour, this cake delivers rich flavor and airiness without the need for frosting. Ideal for healthy snack cravings, breakfast ideas, or light dessert food ideas, it’s a reliable go-to that can be customized with zest, fruits, or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh berries or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 7 or 8-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and pale.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and zest (if using).
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture in 2–3 additions, mixing gently until just combined.
5. Slowly fold in oil or melted butter until the batter is fully incorporated and airy.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and gently tap it on the counter to remove air bubbles.
7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish before serving.
Notes
For extra lift, ensure your eggs and yogurt are at room temperature before mixing.
Don’t skip sifting the dry ingredients—this step helps maintain a fluffy texture.
The cake develops even more flavor after resting for a day, so feel free to make it ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg