If you’re searching for a dessert that’s elegant yet easy, this French Yogurt Cake is a winner. With its tender crumb, moist texture, and subtle tang from Greek yogurt, it’s a cake that feels both light and luxurious. Topped with a silky yogurt-cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for everyday baking but impressive enough to serve at dinner parties or special celebrations.
French Yogurt Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 1/2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 teaspoons |
| Fine salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Greek yogurt, room temperature | 1 cup |
| Vegetable oil | 1/2 cup |
| Large eggs, room temperature | 3 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
For the Frosting:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cream cheese, softened | 6 ounces |
| Greek yogurt, room temperature | 1 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 to 1 1/2 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Strawberries | For garnish (optional) |
Instructions:
To Make the Cake
- Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with baking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk sugar, Greek yogurt, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet, whisking gently until the batter is smooth with no dry streaks. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For a flat surface, level the top with a serrated knife once cooled.
To Make the Frosting
- Beat Cream Cheese: With an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until silky and lump-free, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Yogurt & Sugar: Gradually mix in Greek yogurt, powdered sugar (start with 1 cup and adjust to taste), and vanilla extract. Beat until light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Frost & Garnish: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting generously over the top. Add fresh strawberries or your favorite berries for a beautiful finishing touch.
Enjoy every bite of this moist, tangy, and refreshing French Yogurt Cake—proof that simple ingredients can create a truly show-stopping dessert.