French Yogurt Cake Recipe

French yogurt cake also known as Yogurt Cake is a soft and fluffy cake made with simple ingredients like flour, eggs, sugar, oil, baking powder, yogurt and colorful dried fruits. The yogurt adds a lovely moisture to the cake, while the eggs help achieve a light and airy texture.

French Yogurt Cake Recipe

You all know that I love baking cakes. Even though I bake complicated and tricky fun cakes occasionally. Most of the time I go for simple tea time cakes. Not only they are easy to make, but they taste really great with a cup of tea or milk.

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This is one cake which some of my viewer have been asking me to bake. Couple days back I had made some thick yogurt which urged me to try a yogurt cake with it. So here is it. Meanwhile you have to check my apple cake, lemon yogurt cake and French almond cake.

About French Yogurt Cake

French yogurt cake is one of the easiest cakes to prepare, perfect for beginners and everyday baking. The batter comes together quickly in minutes.

The recipe is super simple, you don't even need a blender, eggs, or butter. It is so fast to make and uses just pantry staple ingredients that you already have on hand.

The yogurt in the batter helps keep the cake tender and moist, while the oil gives a light and soft texture. The colorful tutti frutti makes it even more fun, especially for kids. The combination of simple ingredients result in a soft, fluffy and delicious cake. 

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I recently made this cake when I was looking for something quick and tasty for tea time. This cake has now become one of my favorite go to recipes whenever I want an easy homemade treat. 

This cake tastes wonderfully on its own, but it can also be served with a light dusting of sugar, a drizzle of glaze or a dollop of whipped cream.

It goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee, making it a perfect snack for tea time, travel friendly snack or a quick treat for special occasions for family and friends. 

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Ingredients

• All purpose flour : use plain flour which makes the cake tender, light and moist. Using whole wheat flour may results slightly dense cake, but still it will taste great.
• Baking powder : Baking powder acts as a leavening agent that helps the cake rise and become light and fluffy. 
• Salt : A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavour and balances the sweetness in the cake. 
• Cooking oil : Use any neutral flavoured cooking oil like canola oil, vegetable oil or sunflower oil. This adds moisture and keeps the cake soft and tender for a longer time. 
• Curd / Yogurt : Curd makes the cake moist and soft. It also helps in creating a tender, fluffy texture. 
• Sugar : I used granulated sugar, which gives the cake white finished look.
• Eggs : Eggs acts as a binding agent that brings the ingredients together and provides the structure to the cake. They also help create a light, airy texture. 
• Vanilla extract : Vanilla extract adds a pleasant aroma and enhances the overall flavour of the cake. 
• Optional : You can use dried fruits or colourful chopped candied fruits.

Step by Step Pictures

1)Preheat oven to 170 Degree C (340 degree F). Take a loaf pan and grease it with oil. Dust with flour generously and coat on all sides. Tap off the excess and set aside. Instead of this you can line it with parchment paper. Set this aside.

2)If you are using dried fruits or candied fruits in the batter. Add 1 teaspoon of plain flour to the dried fruits and toss to coat.

3)This way the fruits will be evenly distributed all over the cake. Set aside.

4)Take oil, plain yogurt in a large mixing bowl.

5)Add in sugar to this and mix well.

6)Add a pinch of salt.

7)Add in eggs and vanilla extract. In this case, I used Homemade vanilla bean paste.

8)Now use a whisk to combine till smooth batter is formed.

9)Add in plain flour in this mixture.

10)Add in baking powder.

11)Now use the whisk to combine the flour into the batter. Don't over mix the batter.

12)The batter should be combined like this.

13)Now add in the flour coated candied fruits into the batter.

14)Fold gently until combined.

15)Pour this into the prepared loaf pan. Spread evenly and place it into the preheated oven.

16)Bake until cooked and golden.

17)Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, before de moulding from the loaf pan. Allow it to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Expert Tips

• Always sift the dry ingredients together to get a lump free batter, which helps the cake turn soft and fluffy.
• Use fresh and well whisked yogurt for best results. Avoid sour curd as it can affect the taste of the cake. 
• Don't overmix the batter once the flour is added. Mix gently to keep the cake soft and airy. 
• Fill the cake tin only up to three fourths, so the cake has enough space to rise properly. 
• You can also mix in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, raisins or orange zest for extra flavour and texture. 

Storage and Serving

Store the yogurt cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week. This cake stays soft even after refrigeration because it is made with oil. 

Serve the yogurt cake warm at room temperature with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also enjoy it plain as a simple tea time cake or drizzle chocolate sauce or dollop of whipped cream for a dessert style. Slice it into thick pieces and serve as a snack for kids lunch boxes or for travel. 

FAQ 

Q. Why is my cake dense ? 

Overmixing the batter or using too much liquid can make the cake dense instead of soft. 

Q. Can I use whole wheat flour ? 

Yes, you can replace half or full flour with wheat flour, but the texture and flavour may slightly vary and be dense in texture. 

Q. Can I add other flavours?

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