Yogurt Cake
This wonderfully moist and simple French yogurt cake uses a yogurt container as the measuring cup for a foolproof, delicious bake.
Ingredients
- •1 container (150g or 3/4 cup) plain whole milk yogurt
- •2 yogurt containers (250g) granulated sugar
- •3 yogurt containers (240g) all-purpose flour
- •1/2 yogurt container (100ml) neutral vegetable oil or melted unsalted butter
- •3 large eggs
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- •1/4 teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and thoroughly grease a 9-inch loaf pan or round cake pan with butter or oil.
- 2
Empty the yogurt into a clean mixing bowl, and rinse and dry the yogurt container to use as your measuring tool.
- 3
Add the sugar and eggs to the yogurt, and whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale, smooth, and slightly frothy.
- 4
Whisk in the vegetable oil or melted butter, along with the vanilla extract.
- 5
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 6
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stirring just until combined and no lumps of flour remain, taking care not to overmix.
- 7
Pour the batter evenly into your prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Dust lightly with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
💡 Chef tips
- You can easily customize this classic cake by folding in a cup of fresh blueberries, chocolate chips, or the grated zest of one lemon.
- Store the cooled cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze it for up to 2 months.
- Make sure your eggs and yogurt are at room temperature before starting for the best rise and texture.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished yogurt cake features a golden, slightly crisp crust, a tender and bouncy crumb with a delicate vanilla aroma, and a subtly tangy, perfectly sweet flavor.