French Yogurt Cake
This delightful French yogurt cake is fun and easy to make using only the 4 oz yogurt cup, one tablespoon, and one teaspoon. No mixer required. Perfect for beginners or baking with kids!
Ingredients
- ½ cup (4 oz, 113 g) Yogurt, plain or vanilla 1 container
- 1 cup (200g) Granulated sugar 2 containers
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) All-purpose flour 3 containers
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- ½ cup (4 oz, 113 ml) Vegetable oil or applesauce 1 container
- 3 Eggs, large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350℉ / 180℃ and grease or line a 9-inch (23cm) round pan.
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In a large bowl, add the yogurt.
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Add eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 yogurt cup of oil or applesauce (4 oz) to the yogurt. Whisk to combine.
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Wash and dry the yogurt cup.
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Add all-purpose flour and baking powder, mix well. Fold in up to ½ cup of fruit if desired.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake completed on a wire rack before cutting and serving.
Recipe Notes
Optional mix-ins
Mix-in up to ½ cup of fresh or dried fruit, 1 Tablespoon lemon or orange zest, 1 teaspoon almond extract, etc.
Serving and storing
Store this cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It also freezes extremely well. Set out to thaw at room temperature for a few hours before serving.
Topping suggestions
While this cake is delicious as-is, you can add a dollop of whipped cream, dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of vanilla sauce if you're feeling extra fancy. You can also use a simple, sweet dusting of powdered sugar like I did.
Fresh fruit pairs well with this cake whether you serve it on the side or mixed in to the batter.