French Yogurt Cake (Gâteau au Yaourt)

Light and airy, moist and just slightly tangy, this humble yet homey sweet treat is sure to become a household favorite. Topped off with a delightful citrus-glazed crust, this is the perfect cake recipe that never fails.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 335kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

The Cake

1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) sugar
2 teaspoons (10g) baking powder
4-5 ounces (140-150g) yogurt, I used vanilla
3 large eggs
2-3 teaspoons grated tangerine zest (orange or lemon also work)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
½ cup (112g) oil (or melted butter)

Citrus Glaze (Optional)

½ cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed tangerine juice (lemon or orange also work)

Instructions

French Yogurt Cake

Heat the oven to 350°F/177℃. Grease a 9-inch springform pan or a loaf pan lightly with baking spray or oil.
Stir the flour, sugar, baking powder, tangerine zest, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Set aside. 
Whisk the eggs, vanilla, and yogurt in another medium bowl. 
Gradually incorporate the wet and dry ingredients. 
Then, fold in the oil until it is thoroughly mixed - it will take a minute or so. 
Bake the cake until a wooden toothpick inserted in the middle comes out free of cake. About 50-55 mins.

The Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar and tangerine juice in a medium bowl for the glaze. Adjust the thickness by adding more juice if it is too thick and adding more sugar if it is too runny.
Let the cake cool to room temperature, and then drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake.

Notes

This recipe calls for lemon zest and lemon juice. Always zest your fruit before squeezing for the juice.
I recommend mixing the ingredients for this cake by hand instead of with an electric mixer. Mixing by hand keeps the cake from becoming tough and chewy.
Don't over-mix the cake batter! I usually whisk for 5-10 seconds at every step until just combined. Never stir the batter more than necessary.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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