Yogurt Cake

Soft, moist yogurt cake with a delicate crumb and simple ingredients. An easy baked dessert perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light sweet treat.

This yogurt cake is a simple, reliable bake with a tender crumb and lightly tangy flavor. Made with everyday pantry ingredients, it comes together quickly and bakes into a soft, golden cake that works beautifully for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert. The yogurt keeps it moist for days, and the recipe is easy to customize with citrus zest, vanilla, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• Butter or oil, for greasing the pan
• All-purpose flour, for dusting the pan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a loaf pan, then lightly dust it with flour.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently just until no dry flour remains. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with fresh fruit if desired.