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French Yogurt Cake Recipe
4.4 from 75 votes

French Yogurt Cake Recipe

The French Yogurt Cake is a simple, moist cake made from yogurt, flour, sugar, eggs, and oil, leavened with baking powder. Its straightforward mixing method yields a smooth batter that bakes into a tender crumb with subtle tang from the yogurt. The cake's mild flavor and soft texture make it versatile for everyday desserts.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 237 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 8.45 fluid ounces yogurt
  • 2 Teaspoon baking powder *see Notes
  • 7 ounces all-purpose flour
  • 7 ounces sugar
  • 2 egg
  • 4 Tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • butter to grease cake pan/mold

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl add the yogurt, baking powder, all purpose flour, sugar, eggs and oil.
  2. Mix the contents well to a smooth cake mixture.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.
  4. Grease your cake pan with butter.
  5. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake for about 30-35 minutes at 350° Fahrenheit/ 180° Celsius.
  7. Test if your cake is done baking by poking in with a knife. If it comes back clean it's done, or else some more minutes and repeat test.

Notes

  • Use baking powder instead of baking soda as leavening agent.
  • For a lighter texture, replace half the all-purpose flour with corn flour.

Nutrition Information

Calories 237kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 131mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1.2mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Calories 237kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 131mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.