Description
This easy yogurt cake is a delightful treat that is moist, flavorful, and simple to make. With the tangy addition of yogurt, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional for Serving:
- powdered sugar or fresh fruit
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh fruit if desired before serving.
Notes
- You can use lemon or flavored yogurt for a twist.
- This cake stays moist for several days when stored covered at room temperature.
- It can also be baked in a loaf pan—adjust baking time to 40–45 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
