Yogurt cake is undoubtedly the easiest and most delicious cake we know. It's also the perfect recipe for getting started in the world of baking, as it's very simple to prepare and requires no special utensils, just a yogurt cup.
You've probably heard of this recipe before, and if not, once you read it, you won't forget it. For this recipe, you only need: 1 small cup of yogurt, 1 small cup of oil, 2 small cups of sugar, 3 small cups of flour, 4 eggs, and a packet of yeast. The size of your yogurt container doesn't matter, as using the same cup to measure the rest of the ingredients will automatically adjust the proportions.
This cake recipe is so simple and versatile that it works perfectly as a base for other desserts . You can make delicious cupcakes using the same quantities, for example.
Another advantage of this cake is that you can give it any flavor you like best, depending on the yogurt you use. If you want a lemon cake, it's as easy as substituting the yogurt for lemon yogurt and that's it. However, we prefer to use natural yogurt and add lemon zest for a more authentic flavor. If you have any questions about which mold to use or how to add other flavors to your batter, don't worry, we'll answer all your questions below.
This cake is loved by both children and adults thanks to its mild flavor and fluffy texture. With very few ingredients, you get a huge amount, making it the perfect cake for large families and birthday parties.
In our video, we'll show you how to make this cake step by step and explain how to make a delicious lemon glaze to decorate it. Don't wait any longer and learn how to make the fluffiest yogurt cake ever.
Index
- 1 Necessary ingredients
- 2 How to prepare a yogurt cake
- 3 Yogurt Cake Video Recipe
- 4 Can I add flavor to a yogurt cake?
- 5 Can I make the yogurt cake in a bundt cake pan?
- 6 What to serve with a yogurt cake?
- 7 Ingredients
- 8 Instructions
Necessary ingredients
With this recipe, you can make a yogurt cake for 10 people. We recommend using a mold about 25 cm long for a rectangular cake or 20 cm in diameter for a round cake. And above all, remember: Don't throw away the yogurt cup after emptying it!
How to prepare a yogurt cake
We love the flavor that olive oil adds, but if you prefer, you can add lemon or orange zest, cocoa powder, a teaspoon of vanilla essence, coffee, almonds, etc.
Yogurt cake video recipe
Below we show you how to prepare the yogurt cake following the recipe step by step.
Can I add flavor to a yogurt cake?
What we love most about this cake is that it's the perfect base for adding all kinds of flavors. It's delicious on its own thanks to the olive oil, but its mild flavor makes it a great addition to any other. You can use lemon yogurt to make it or add citrus zest directly to the batter. You can also add vanilla or almond extract, cocoa powder, or coffee.
Can I make the yogurt cake in a bundt cake pan?
The yogurt cake is very easy to unmold and is perfect for baking in a bundt pan. It's also light and fluffy, so it won't lose volume once it cools outside.
What to serve with a yogurt cake?
This cake pairs beautifully with all types of frostings. We'll show you how to make our favorite lemon frosting, which is super simple and requires only two ingredients: lemon juice and powdered sugar. If you prefer, you can also top it with whipped cream, maple syrup, chocolate frosting, chopped nuts, or simply a dusting of powdered sugar.
Servings 10
- Amount per serving
- % Daily Value *
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g12 %
- Fiber 0.5 g2 %
- Sugars 20.5 g
- Calcium 33 %
- Iron 1 %
- Vitamin D 6 %
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
