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Yogurt Cake Recipe

This tender, moist yogurt cake is a fuss-free delight made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly golden with a soft crumb, it’s finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or a dollop of yogurt.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 people
Calories 273.3 kcal

Equipment

  • Standard 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rubber spatula
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • tsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Serving

  • Lightly sweetened Greek yogurt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Fresh fruit

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with olive oil or baking spray, then line the bottom and two sides with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt, sugar, eggs, olive oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring with a rubber spatula just until no streaks of flour remain.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar, slice, and serve with a dollop of sweetened yogurt and fruit.

Notes

  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest texture and best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cake light and tender.
  • You can substitute lemon or orange zest for a citrusy variation.