Description

This Light & Fluffy Yogurt Cake is the ultimate balance of airy texture and moist richness. The yogurt gives it a gentle tang and tenderness, making it perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a light dessert. Simple to make and easy to customize, it’s one of those go-to recipes you’ll revisit all year long.

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Beat in the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the yogurt to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry.
Mix until just combined
. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

For an extra moist cake, add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil with the butter.

You can substitute Greek yogurt, but thin it with a splash of milk for a smoother batter

. Do not overmix once the dry and wet ingredients are combined—this keeps the cake soft and tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Cake
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 240
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: yogurt cake, light cake, fluffy cake, easy dessert, breakfast cake