Moist Greek Yogurt Cake With a Light Tangy Crumb

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Greek yogurt cake is the plain, everyday bake that stays moist because of the yogurt and has a slight tang. I use full-fat so the crumb stays soft instead of dry.

Perfect for any occasion, this Greek Yogurt Cake recipe is easy to prepare and is great for both novice and experienced bakers.

Deliciously Moist Greek Yogurt Cake

This cake combines the richness of Greek yogurt with classic cake ingredients, resulting in a tender and delectable treat. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, serving approximately 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. If using lemon zest, fold it into the dry ingredients.

Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.