Ooo yes 😌 yogurt cake—soft, moist, lightly tangy, and one of those mix-it-in-one-bowl miracles.
🍰 Simple Yogurt Cake (Super Moist)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional flavor boosts: lemon zest, orange zest, cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease a loaf pan or 9-inch round pan.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined (don’t overmix).
- Pour batter into pan and smooth top.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then remove from pan.
✨ Easy Variations
- Lemon yogurt cake: add zest + drizzle with lemon glaze
- Vanilla berry: fold in blueberries or raspberries
- Chocolate chip: add ½ cup mini chips
- Olive oil version: swap oil for extra-virgin olive oil for Mediterranean vibes
🍯 Optional Simple Glaze
Mix:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice or milk
Drizzle over cooled cake.
🔥 Why this cake slaps
- Yogurt keeps it moist for days
- No mixer needed
- Perfect for breakfast, tea, or dessert
If you want, I can turn this into a loquat yogurt cake, Greek honey version, or a no-sugar added option.
