Description
This Easy Yogurt Cake is a simple, moist, and delicious cake that uses yogurt as a key ingredient for moisture and tanginess. It requires minimal ingredients, uses the yogurt container as a measuring tool, and bakes to a tender crumb perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 (5 ounce) container plain yogurt
- 1/2 yogurt container vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 yogurt containers white sugar
- 1 3/4 yogurt containers all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round springform cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Combine Yogurt and Oil: Empty the plain yogurt into a mixing bowl. Using the empty yogurt container as a measuring tool, measure out half a container of vegetable oil and add it to the yogurt. Set this mixture aside. Rinse and dry the yogurt container for continued use as a measuring tool.
- Add Eggs, Sugar, and Vanilla: To the yogurt and oil mixture, add 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 yogurt containers of white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat the mixture well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add 1 3/4 yogurt containers of all-purpose flour, 2 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; the batter will be thick. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and spread it evenly to level the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is done.
Notes
- Using the yogurt container as a measuring tool simplifies the process and reduces cleanup.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Check the cake a few minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the springform ring to prevent cracking.
- This cake pairs well with fresh fruit, honey, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
