Yogurt cake is one of those hidden gems of home baking: simple to make, super soft and with a slight acidity that perfectly balances the sweetness. It’s the kind of cake that’s great for breakfast, an afternoon snack or even as a light dessert.
In this article, you will learn a practical yogurt cake recipe and all the tips to make it fluffy and tasty, just like the ones from the bakery.
Why use yogurt in cake?
- Makes the dough more moist and light
- Adds natural acidityacidity that real
- Alsothat enhances the flavor
- Replaces part of the fat (such as oil or butter)
- Helps the cake to rise more balanced
You can use either plain or Greek yogurt. Just avoid sweetened or artificially flavored yogurt.
Yogurt Cake Ingredients
- 1 pot of natural yogurt (170g)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar
- 2 cups of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Lemon or orange zest (optional, but adds a special touch)
How to Prepare
1. Preheat the oven
At 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a medium pan (round or loaf pan).
2. Beat the liquids
In a blender or large bowl, beat the yogurt, eggs, oil and sugar until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients
Add the sifted flour little by little, stirring gently with a spatula or whisk.
4. Finish with yeast and zest
Finally, mix in the yeast and, if desired, citrus zest.
5. Bake for 35–40 minutes
Or until golden brown and passes the toothpick test. Allow to cool before unmolding.
Tips for a Perfect Yogurt Cake
- Use yogurt at room temperaturetemperature
- No exover- heavy mass
- Don’t overdo the yeast — 1 spoon is enough
- Avoid beating too much after adding the flour, so as not to make the dough heavy
- For an even more aromatic cake, use vanilla extract along with the zest
Flavor Variations
Lemon Yogurt Caketopping
Add lemon juice and zest to the batter + a topping of lemon glaze.
With Orange
Replace part of the yogurt with fresh orange juice and add zest.
Chocolate Marble Cakemonth
Separate 1/3 of the dough, mix with 2 tablespoons of cocoa, and create a mixed effect in the pan.
With Red Fruits
Mix fruit into the dough or use as a topping with whipped yogurt.
Simple Coverings That Match
- Sifted icing sugar
- Yogurt sauce with honey
- White chocolate ganache
- Fresh fruit with light whipped cream
- Fruit jelly without pieces
A Classic That Never Goes Out of Style
Yogurt cake is one of those versatile recipes: it goes with any occasion and never disappoints. It’s light, balanced and has that “made with love” flavor that only the best homemade cakes have. With this base, you can create countless variations — or simply enjoy each bite as is.
