Here’s a fresh and fluffy Yogurt Cake recipe that’s easy to make, super moist, and perfect for any time of day — breakfast, tea, or dessert. It’s lighter than pound cake, but still rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of tang from the yogurt.
🍰 Lemon Yogurt Cake (Simple & Moist)
Ingredients:
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1 cup (240g) plain yogurt (Greek or regular, full-fat preferred)
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3 large eggs
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3/4 cup (150g) sugar (can reduce to 2/3 cup for less sweetness)
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1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter for richness)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional but recommended)
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1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
🔪 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a loaf pan or 8-inch round cake pan. -
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. -
Add Dry Ingredients:
Sift in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until just combined — don’t overmix. -
Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. -
Cool:
Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
✨ Optional Finishes:
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Lemon Syrup (moist & zingy):
Mix 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup lemon juice. Brush over warm cake. -
Yogurt Glaze:
Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tbsp yogurt + a drop of vanilla or lemon juice. Drizzle over cooled cake. -
Add-ins:
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1/2 cup blueberries (tossed in a bit of flour before folding in)
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Chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips
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