Simple Yogurt Cake
Ingredients
180 ml natural yogurt no added flavour
150 g granulated sugar
3 large eggs
80 ml vegetable oil
juice of 1 lemon or a teaspoon lemon extract.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
200 g plain flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Pinch of salt
Grated Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F or 170°C fan).
2
Grease and flour a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan or line it with grease proof paper.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, lemon zest and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Once the cake is completely cooled, you can dust the top with powdered sugar, more lemon zest, whipped cream, Greek yoghurt, or serve with fresh fruit if desired.
9
Slice your cake and enjoy!
