Description
This Light and Fluffy Yogurt-Sweet Cake is a moist, tender cake with a subtle tang from yogurt and a perfectly balanced sweetness. It’s easy to make with everyday ingredients and versatile enough for breakfast, tea time, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest or orange zest (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add yogurt, oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, and zest if using; mix until smooth.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- For added texture, mix in berries, chopped nuts, or mini chocolate chips.
- Use Greek yogurt thinned with a bit of milk or water if needed.
- Swap half the yogurt with sour cream for a richer cake.
- Can be baked in a bundt pan with adjusted baking time.
- Store at room temperature up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
