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Easy Yogurt Cake

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

A light, fluffy yogurt cake made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest. Easy, one-bowl recipe—delicious plain or with berries and cream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Greek yogurt, lemon, olive oil
Servings: 12
Calories: 231kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest, from 2 lemons
  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • For garnish: confectioner’s sugar, whipped cream, fresh berries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a round of parchment paper and lightly spray again.
  • In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant.
  • Add the Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Whisk together until well combined.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt use a spatula to stir until just combined. Don’t over mix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, invert it onto a wire rack, flip it upright, remove the parchment, and let cool completely.
  • Serve the cake plain with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar or garnish with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Notes

How to Store:
  • At room temperature: Store covered on the counter for up to 2 days.
  • In the fridge: Keeps for 4–5 days. Let it come to room temp or warm it slightly before serving.
  • To freeze: Wrap the entire cooled cake or slices individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg