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Delicious slice of homemade yogurt cake on a white plate, ready to eat. Perfect for dessert!

Yogurt Cake


  • Author: Emily Cooks
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

Easy Yogurt Cake recipe! This simple cake is moist, tangy, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure your oven is fully heated before you start baking.

2. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. This prevents the cake from sticking. You can also use baking spray.

3. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure there are no lumps!

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the lemon zest, if using.

5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together until just combined. It’s okay if there are a few streaks of flour.

6. Be careful not to overmix! Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can make the cake tough. A smooth batter will give you a tender crumb.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Spread it evenly.

8. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Keep an eye on it! Baking times can vary depending on your oven.

10. The cake is done when it’s golden brown and springs back lightly when touched.

11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This helps it set and prevents it from breaking when you remove it.

12. Run a knife around the edges of the pan. This loosens the cake.

13. Invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.

14. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

15. Dust with powdered sugar, top with fresh berries, or add a simple glaze. This cake is delicious on its own, but a little extra never hurts!

16. Enjoy!

Notes

Can be adapted with lemon poppy seed, chocolate, or spices. Use room-temperature ingredients. Don’t overmix.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe

Keywords: Yogurt cake, easy cake, baking, dessert, homemade