Description
Indulge in the light and moist goodness of this Greek Yogurt Cake, a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like Greek yogurt, eggs, and a hint of lemon zest, this cake is easy to whip up and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add lemon zest if desired.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a glaze made of lemon juice and powdered sugar.
- This cake also pairs well with almond extract or fresh berries mixed into the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
