French Yogurt Cake Recipe

Discover the incredibly easy French Yogurt Cake, or Gâteau au Yaourt! This recipe uses the yogurt container as your measuring cup for effortless ingredient proportions. Customize it with your favorite flavors – add fruits, chocolate chips, or even try it with applesauce instead of yogurt, as our French friend did! Whether you bake it in a classic cake pan or adorable cupcakes tins, this adaptable recipe is perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Get ready to enjoy a moist, delicious cake in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 270.1 kcal
Protein 9g
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Ingredients for French Yogurt Cake

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How to Make French Yogurt Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 container (1/2 cup) of plain yogurt and 1 container (1/2 cup) of granulated sugar. Mix well.
  3. Add 3 containers (1 1/2 cups) of all-purpose flour, one container at a time, along with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. The batter will be thick.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter), and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (or your choice of flavoring).
  5. Gently fold in 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
  6. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 8x8 inch baking pan (or cupcake tins).
  8. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

8g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Yogurt Cake?

French Yogurt Cake takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Yogurt Cake?

French Yogurt Cake has approximately 270.1 calories per serving, with about 9 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Yogurt Cake?

The key ingredients for French Yogurt Cake are Yogurt, Oil, Sugar, Plain Flour, Baking Powder, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.

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