Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, beat Greek yogurt, oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in lemon zest if using.
4️⃣ Combine – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5️⃣ Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve – Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, add orange zest or a splash of lemon juice.
- For added texture, mix in chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- For a chocolate version, fold in mini chocolate chips or drizzle with melted chocolate.
- For a dairy-free option, use plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
