Easy Yogurt Cake Recipe: Moist & Fluffy Dessert | Sharp Blades
Are you looking for a cake recipe that is easy to make yet still tastes great for any occasion? A traditional, moist, and fluffy treat, this yoghurt cake is also quite simple to prepare. Regardless of your level of baking experience, this recipe will quickly become a kitchen mainstay. It's also a fantastic way to use up yoghurt that you have left over! It makes the ideal dessert or snack when paired with your preferred tea or coffee. Come on, let's bake!
Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt (240g)
2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil (120ml)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for added flavor)
Required Utensils:
Bowls for mixing
Electric mixer or whisk
Measurement spoons and cups
9-inch circular cake pan
Use non-stick spray or parchment paper.
A spatula
Rack for cooling
Time Spent Preparing:
Ten minutes for preparation
40 minutes is the cooking time.
50 minutes in total.
Directions
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven's temperature to 350°F, or 180°C. Line your cake pan with parchment paper or use nonstick spray to grease it.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Beat the yoghurt, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl until they are smooth. Mix thoroughly after adding the vanilla essence and vegetable oil.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in an other bowl. Stirring just until mixed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Don't mix too much.
Add Lemon Zest (Optional):
For a zesty, fresh taste, fold in the lemon zest if using.
Bake:
Use a spatula to smooth the top of the mixture after pouring it into the prepared cake pan. A toothpick inserted in the centre should come out clean after 35 to 40 minutes of baking.
Cool:
After the cake has cooled in the pan for ten minutes, move it to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Nutritional Information (per slice)
Calories: 220 kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 120mg
Sugar: 16g
Last Word of Advice:
Sprinkle the cake with powdered sugar or cover it with a straightforward glaze consisting of powdered sugar and lemon juice for a finishing touch. For a delicious treat, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries.
