This French Yogurt Cake is probably one of the best cakes and baking recipes coming out from my oven. The recipe is so easy that you don’t even need a hand mixer or stand mixer.
All you have to do is mix and combine all the ingredients and bake. The end result is this gorgeous and delicious yogurt cake that you will want to bake again and again.
Does Yogurt Make Cake Moist
I always hear people asking the question “What does yogurt do in baking?” or “Can I use yogurt in baking?” Yogurt is made from whole milk so 81% of it is water and 5% is fat.
As a result, yogurt adds moisture and fat in a cake batter, making the cake moist. A cake baked with yogurt is never dry. It’s always so soft, moist and absolutely delicious. So the answer is yes, yogurt can be used in baking and it makes cake moist.
Is Yogurt Cake Healthy?
Yogurt cake is absolutely healthy because the main ingredients are yogurt and olive oil. There is no butter in this recipe and we all know that yogurt is a healthy ingredient because it’s rich in nutrients.
The blackberry and raspberry toppings are not only colorful and beautiful, berries are loaded with anti-oxidants and great for our overall health.
Tips on How to Bake Yogurt Cake?
- Use a good Greek yogurt. I used The Greek Gods Plain Greek Yogurt. Do not use reduced fat or generic brand yogurt as it will compromise the results of the cake.
- Extra virgin olive oil. A high-quality olive oil adds an amazing aroma to the cake and make it extra moist and utterly delightful. I used Pompeian brand Imported Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Full-Bodied Flavor).
Serve French Yogurt Cake with:
For an afternoon tea party, I suggest pairing it with the following:
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe is only 445 calories per serving.
This cake is best served after sitting for a day, but you can serve it after the cake is cooled.
If you want to serve it the next day, store it at room temperature and tightly covered in plastic wrap. Add the berries and garnish the top of the cake before serving. Add a generous dollop of whipped cream, if you like (optional).
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French Yogurt Cake
French yogurt cake made with Greek yogurt and olive oil. So moist, soft and delicious. Just mix the batter and bake, an easy recipe that anyone can make!
Ingredients
Berries
- 4 oz. blackberries
- 4 oz. raspberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- powdered sugar, for dusting
Cake Batter
- 3/4 cup Greek plain yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Combine the blackberries, raspberries, lemon juice and sugar in a medium bowl and stir gently, so as not to mash up the berries but just lightly coat them. Cover and place in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and stir just until combined. Using a spatula, fold in the oil until you’re left with a batter that’s thick and shiny.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
- To serve the cake, lightly dust the top with powdered sugar, mound the berries at the top of the cake.
- Cut the cake into slices and serve with whipped cream (optional).
Notes
Adapted from Food Network.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size
6 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 445Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 83mgSodium 237mgCarbohydrates 57gFiber 3gSugar 29gProtein 9g
Santhi Kadiresan
Hi,
12/6/2020. 23:45 pm.
Late night baking. This is the 2nd time I’m trying one of your recipes and I’m loving them. Super simple recipe. No fuss . Love the French yogurt cake. So moist and delish. I used strawberries though as I had them in my fridge. Going to explore more recipes from your website. Thank you dear.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Santhi, all my recipes are good. Please try more!
Santhi Kadiresan
Hi,
Next I want to try the kuih bahulu recipe. I’m a singaporean by the way . Just want to know if your recipe is the soft type or the hard crispy one ? I like the soft ones actually , let me know . Thank you
Rasa Malaysia
It’s soft inside hard outside.
Santhi Kadiresan
Thank you for the info. 😁
Kiwi
Hi, i made it today but it was a bit hard (not as soft and moist). My Greek yoghurt is 0% fat and my round baking pan is smaller. I reduced sugar too. Which difference of above potentially lead to this problem? Thanks!
Rasa Malaysia
This cake is moist and soft. If you change the recipe then I can’t guarantee it will turn out the same!
Theresa Rezel
We baked this cake and it turned out so well except that we had a problem getting the fresh blueberries to stick onto the top of the cake. In spite of following your instructions, the blueberries just wouldn’t “stay put”. Any advice/suggestions?
Thanks a million and just love all your recipes – they are all so practical and so easy to follow
Rasa Malaysia
You can just press them on the cake top. Thanks and please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
Evan
Can you use frozen raspberries/blacberries?
Rasa Malaysia
I don’t recommend, but you can of course.
Katie
Was it supposed to rise at all? Mine was very thin. Tasty but thin.
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Katie, the cake is not to thick, you can refer to my photos.
Andréa
Can this be frozen?
Rasa Malaysia
I don’t recommend freezing.
Veronica
Hi, can I use coconut sugar or brown sugar instead? If yes, is it the same amt? Thank you.
Chrissie Baker
I made this last weekend. Was the easiest cake I ever made. My kids enjoyed it too.
Katherine
Can gluten free flour be substituted in this?
Joan
OMG I just baked this yogurt cake and it’s so moist and yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Joan, I am so glad you tried this French yogurt cake recipe!