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Fluffy Greek Yogurt Cake (Light & Airy!) 🍰
This extra-fluffy yogurt cake is soft, moist, and slightly tangy, with a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth. Greek yogurt keeps it tender while adding protein, and a touch of baking soda ensures a beautiful rise. Perfect for a simple dessert or breakfast treat!
Fluffy Yogurt Cake Recipe
*(Makes one 8-inch round or 9×5-inch loaf cake)*
Ingredients
Wet Mix:
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1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt (full-fat for best texture)
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¾ cup (150g) sugar
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⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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3 large eggs, separated (whites & yolks divided)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for brightness)
Dry Mix:
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1 ½ cups (190g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp cornstarch)
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2 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
Optional:
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Powdered sugar for dusting
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Fresh berries or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Whip Egg Whites
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line your pan.
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In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form (this adds fluffiness!). Set aside.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
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In another bowl, whisk yogurt, sugar, oil, egg yolks, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients
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Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gently fold dry mix into wet batter (don’t overmix).
4️⃣ Fold in Egg Whites
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Lightly fold whipped egg whites into the batter in 2 batches, keeping it airy.
5️⃣ Bake
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Pour into pan and bake 35-45 mins (until golden and a toothpick comes out clean).
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Cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack.
Why This Works
✨ Egg whites = ultra-fluffy texture
✨ Greek yogurt = moisture without heaviness
✨ Cake flour = tender, delicate crumb
Serving Ideas
🍓 Berry topping (strawberries + mint)
🍋 Lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice)
☕ Perfect with tea or coffee!
This cake stays soft for 3 days in an airtight container. Enjoy! 😊
Want a chocolate version? Add ¼ cup cocoa powder + ½ cup chocolate chips!
