Easy Greek Yogurt Cake
Ingredients
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1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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1 cup (225 g) plain Greek yogurt
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2 large eggs
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½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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Optional: 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch (23-cm) round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment.
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Mix the wet ingredients: Whisk the Greek yogurt, eggs, oil, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
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Combine the dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Make the batter: Add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture and stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
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Bake: Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35–45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool: Let the cake rest in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool
