Moist Yogurt Cake Recipe

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

This yogurt cake recipe is a simple and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The use of yogurt makes the cake incredibly moist and adds a subtle tanginess that balances the sweetness.

With basic ingredients and straightforward steps, this yogurt cake recipe is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite toppings.

Easy Yogurt Cake Recipe

This yogurt cake is light and fluffy, made with yogurt, flour, sugar, and eggs. It takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or family dinners.

Ingredients

1 cup plain 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
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Fresh fruit or whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring 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 in 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 to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.