Yogurt Cake Recipe

This yogurt cake recipe is simple to make and brings a soft texture and delicate flavour to the table. Whether you’re baking for a casual get-together or a quiet moment at home, it’s an easy dessert to share and enjoy.

Tips Before Making Your Yogurt Cake Recipe

Use Yogurt for a Soft and Pleasant Texture

For an easy yogurt cake with a soft, pleasant texture, the classic Danone Creamy Yogurt can be a simple place to start. When combined with wet ingredients like eggs, oil, and a little lemon juice, it helps create a batter that bakes into a delicious cake with a delicate crumb.

Mix the Batter Just Until Combined

To make the cake with a smooth, even texture, whisk your dry ingredients first, including all-purpose flour and baking powder, before adding them to the wet ingredients. Once everything is in the bowl, mix just until combined, then fold in extras like chocolate chips only if you want a little variation without making the batter too heavy.

Choose Simple Toppings and Serving Ideas

This cake is easy to dress up or keep simple, depending on the occasion. You can serve it with yogurt and berries, add a light dusting of sugar, or frost it gently for a more finished look, all while keeping the focus on the soft texture and simple flavour of the cake.

Recipe

ingredients

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 pinch of salt

¾ cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup of the classic Danone Creamy Yogurt

⅓ cup neutral oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon lemon juice

¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Butter or oil for the pan

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directions

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a larger bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until smooth. Add the classic Danone Creamy Yogurt, oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, then stir until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture and stir just until the batter comes together.
Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool before serving.

Questions Related to the Yogurt Cake Recipe

Can I add Extras in This Yogurt Cake Recipe?

Yes, this is a delicious and easy base for all kinds of variations. You can add lemon zest for a brighter flavour, fold dark chocolate into the cake batter, or serve each slice with yogurt and berries for a simple finishing touch. If you want to dress up the top of the cake, a light layer of cake with powdered sugar can work well, and lining the pan with parchment can create a sling to lift the cake out of the pan more easily once it has cooled.

How Should You Store Yogurt Cake?

Once the homemade cake has cooled completely, keep it covered at room temperature for a short time or in the fridge if you want it to last longer. Before serving, you can let it sit at room temperature for a bit so the texture feels softer again. It is also easy to serve this cake later with simple additions like yogurt and berries, or on its own with a little powdered sugar on top.

Why Did My Yogurt Cake Turn Out Too Dense?

A dense texture can happen when the cake batter is mixed too much or when the ingredients are too cold before baking. For a smoother result, let ingredients like eggs and yogurt come closer to room temperature before you start, and mix only until combined. It also helps to watch the baking time closely and check that the center of the cake comes out clean when you test it, which is a good sign the cake is done.

Want to try other cake recipes? Explore our Blueberry Yogurt Cake Recipe!