Here’s a simple and delicious Yogurt Cake recipe:
Yogurt Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek yogurt works well too)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Oil:
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil (or melted butter), mixing until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest (if using).
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
- Pour into the Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. You can dust the top with powdered sugar or serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a drizzle of honey if you like.
This yogurt cake is light, moist, and not overly sweet, making it a great treat for breakfast, tea, or dessert!