Description
Start your day or finish your evening with this light & fluffy yogurt cake—a quick breakfast, healthy snack, or easy dessert that’s both moist and delicate. Made in one bowl with simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast ideas, weeknight food ideas, or an anytime sweet treat. You’ll love how the tangy yogurt gives it an irresistibly soft crumb and light texture, making it ideal for both brunch and casual desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula or whisk, mixing just until combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 32–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with berries before serving if desired.
Notes
This cake is best served at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
You can add lemon zest or orange zest to brighten the flavor naturally.
Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding the flour—this keeps the crumb soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: yogurt cake, easy recipe, fluffy cake, quick breakfast, healthy snack