Yogurt Cake
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Vegetarian French

Yogurt Cake

A tender French yogurt cake with a softly golden crust, gentle vanilla aroma, and a moist, fine crumb. The yogurt pot provides an easy measuring reference, while lemon zest keeps the classic gâteau au yaourt bright and balanced.

55 min 8 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Heat the oven to 180°C. Butter a 22 cm round cake pan and line the base with parchment. Set the prepared pan aside while the batter is mixed.
2
Put the yogurt, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Whisk for about 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.
3
Whisk in the oil in a slow, steady stream until glossy and fully incorporated. The batter should look uniform rather than separated.
4
Add the sifted flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold with a spatula just until no dry flour remains; a few small lumps are preferable to overmixing.
5
Pour the batter into the pan and bake on the center rack for 38 to 42 minutes, rotating once after 25 minutes. The top should be golden and spring back lightly, and a skewer inserted in the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
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6
Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then loosen the edge, turn it onto a rack, and cool completely for at least 45 minutes before slicing. Dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired and serve.

Why this recipe works

Yogurt adds moisture and gentle acidity, which tenderizes the crumb and balances the sugar. Oil keeps the cake soft after cooling, while lemon zest gives the simple batter a clear, fresh finish.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Store airtight at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

How to reheat it

The cake is best served at room temperature and does not require reheating. If desired, warm an individual slice in the microwave for 8 to 10 seconds.

Nutrition / serving

376kcal
6.12 gprotein
49.94 gcarbs
17.39 gfat
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Published 15 Aug 2026 · updated 16 Aug 2026