Easy Vanilla Yogurt Cake (One-Bowl Recipe!)

🥄 Foolproof | 💰 Budget-Friendly | 👪 Family Favorite
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35-45 mins | Servings: 8
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Why This Cake Wins
✔ No fancy tools – Just a blender and bowl!
✔ Pantry staples – Uses basic ingredients you likely have
✔ Versatile base – Add chocolate chips, lemon zest, or nuts
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 1 vanilla yogurt (150g) or plain yogurt + 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour (adjust as needed)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 packet vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Secret Ingredient:
- 1 tbsp white vinegar (reacts with baking powder for extra fluffiness!)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Blend the Base
- In a blender, combine eggs, sugar, oil, yogurt, and milk. Mix until smooth (~1 minute).
Pro Tip: For richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white!
2. Add Dry Ingredients
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and vanilla sugar.
- Add vinegar and fold gently just until combined (overmixing = dense cake).
3. Bake to Perfection
- Pour into a greased and floured 9×13″ pan (or two 8″ round pans).
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for:
- 35-40 mins for sheet cake
- 25-30 mins for round layers
Doneness Test: Toothpick should come out clean.
Serving & Storage
🍽 Serve: Dust with powdered sugar or top with fresh berries
📦 Store: Keeps 3 days at room temperature (cover tightly)
Variation Ideas:
- Chocolate Twist: Add ½ cup cocoa powder
- Citrus Zing: Use lemon yogurt + 2 tbsp zest
- Nutty Crunch: Fold in 1 cup chopped walnuts
Reader-Focused Tips
🔹 Flour Adjustment: Start with 2.5 cups, add more if batter seems too runny
🔹 No Yogurt? Substitute sour cream or buttermilk
🔹 Vinegar Substitute: 1 tsp lemon juice works too