French Yogurt Cake Recipe

This French Yogurt Cake is a lighter, healthier twist on classic pound cake, bursting with fresh lemon zest and creamy yogurt. It's incredibly moist, subtly sweet, and surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or a special occasion, this recipe will become your new go-to for a crowd-pleasing dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 322.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for French Yogurt Cake

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How to Make French Yogurt Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. In a large bowl, use your fingers to rub together 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon zest until the sugar is fragrant and moist.
  4. Add 1 cup (240g) plain yogurt, 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the sugar mixture.
  5. Whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. Invert the cake onto the wire rack and let it cool completely.
  11. Once completely cool, store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

10g

Carbs

14g