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Light & Fluffy Greek Yogurt Cake Recipe | Easy Healthy Homemade Cake

This light and fluffy Greek yogurt cake has a tender, gently tangy crumb and just-right sweetness. It mixes in one bowl with pantry staples and stays moist for days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (210g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (245g) plain Greek yogurt, whole milk or 2%, at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) light olive oil or neutral oil
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
  • Powdered sugar or honey, for finishing

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round pan, line the bottom with parchment, and lightly flour the sides.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs for 30–45 seconds until slightly pale and foamy.
  • Whisk in the Greek yogurt, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two additions and gently fold with a spatula until just combined with no dry streaks.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 32–38 minutes, until the top springs back and a tester comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack and cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with warm honey before serving.

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs and yogurt for an even crumb. Do not overmix to keep the cake tender. Start checking doneness a few minutes early, as ovens vary. A loaf pan can be used; bake 42–50 minutes. Store at room temperature for 2–3 days, refrigerated up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months. Variations: fold in blueberries, add almonds and honey, use vanilla bean, create a cinnamon swirl, add mini chocolate chips, or use orange zest with extra-virgin olive oil. For nonfat yogurt, add 1 tablespoon extra oil.