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Easy Yogurt Cake - Fluffy Yogurt Cake

Easy Yogurt Cake

4.60 from 55 votes
This Easy Yogurt Cake is a delectable dessert that combines the lightness of a classic sponge cake with the tangy goodness of yogurt. This irresistible treat is known for its moist and airy texture, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ⅓ cup (320g) Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar , divided
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
  • 1/3 cup (40g) all-purpose flour  
  • 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch 
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • lemon zest of a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300F (150C). Lightly grease an 8-inch (20cm) springform pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. The sides need to be about 4-inch (10 cm) in height.
  • Separate the whites from the yolks.
  • Add ¼ cup (50g) sugar over the yolks and mix to combine. Add vanilla extract and lemon zest and mix again to combine.
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  • Add the yogurt and mix it in.
    Add yogurt to yolk mixture for yogurt cake
  • Sift the flour and cornstarch over the yogurt mixture and mix well to combine. Set aside.
  • Add salt over the egg whites and mix until foamy. Gradually incorporate ¼ cup (50g) sugar.
  • Continue mixing until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually incorporate the whipped whites into the egg yolk mixture.
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  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • If you are using a springform pan, place it in another pan that doesn’t have a removable base.
  • Place everything into a larger pan and place in the oven.
    place the pan in a larger pan for water bath baking
  • Pour hot water until about halfway up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 285F (140C). Continue baking for 25-30 minutes more.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 8Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 20.1gProtein: 7.3gFat: 3.1gSaturated Fat: 1.3gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14.4gCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 136kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Keyword: fluffy cake, frozen yogurt, sponge cake, yogurt cake