Description
A deliciously moist and fluffy yogurt cake with a tender crumb and bright citrus flavor. This easy-to-make cake combines the tanginess of Greek yogurt with aromatic vanilla and fresh citrus zest for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 lemon or orange citrus zest
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 9-inch round cake pan thoroughly
- Mix Dry: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl until evenly combined
- Combine Wet: Beat eggs in separate bowl, then mix in yogurt, oil, vanilla, and citrus zest until smooth
- Fold Together: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just blended—avoid overmixing
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
- Cool: Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack and dust with powdered sugar
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and smoother batter consistency that creates more even texture
- Don’t overmix the batter once flour is added—gentle folding preserves the cake’s delicate, fluffy structure
- Test doneness with a toothpick inserted in center; it should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week for maximum freshness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: fluffy yogurt cake, Greek yogurt cake, moist cake, citrus cake, easy cake recipe, homemade cake