French Yogurt Cake

Name: French Yogurt Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Zest of 1 lemon (optional); Pinch of salt

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Moist, fluffy, and delightfully simple—this classic French cake uses yogurt as the secret ingredient for perfect texture. It’s a beloved teatime treat that’s easy enough for beginners but elegant enough for guests.

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Origin French Yogurt Cake What I Love About This Recipe French Yogurt Cake Ingredients Directions Notes

Origin French Yogurt Cake

Popular in French homes, especially among children learning to bake, this cake is traditionally measured with the yogurt container itself. It’s a rustic, no-fuss dessert rooted in simplicity and balance.

What I Love About This Recipe

It’s tender, slightly tangy, and not overly sweet. I love how it’s made in one bowl, with no fancy equipment. It’s versatile too—perfect plain, glazed, or with a touch of fruit or zest.

French Yogurt Cake

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

220

kcal

Ingredients

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Pinch of salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf or round cake pan.
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, sugar, and eggs until smooth.
Add oil and vanilla; mix well.
Sift in flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Stir until just combined.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.